Current Time in Ukraine
Ukraine has more than one time zone. The main one (Kyiv) is Eastern European Standard Time – EET (UTC+2) right now.
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Europe/Kyiv
Time zones in Ukraine
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern European Standard Time (EET) | UTC+2 | --:-- | Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Odessa, Lvov |
| Moscow Standard Time (MSK) | UTC+3 | --:-- | Sevastapol, Simferopol, Kerch |
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Time zone of Ukraine
| Time zone | Eastern European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EET |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Kyiv |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer |
Time difference between Ukraine and other cities
Daylight saving time in Ukraine
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).
Ukraine time FAQ
What time is it in Ukraine right now?
Ukraine is on EET (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Ukraine, updated every second.
What time zone is Ukraine in?
Ukraine uses 2 time zones: EET, MSK. The main zone is Eastern European Standard Time (Europe/Kyiv).
Does Ukraine observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EET to EEST.
What is the time difference between Ukraine and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Ukraine.
Current time in Ukraine cities
KyivKharkivDnipropetrovskDonetskOdessaLvovZaporizhzhyaKryvyy RihMariupolLuhanskMykolayivVinnytsyaSevastapolHorlivkaKhmelnytskyyMakiyivkaSimferopolPoltavaChernihivSumyCherkasyZhytomyrKhersonChernivtsiRivneKirovohradTernopilIvano-FrankivskLutskKremenchukBila TserkvaKramatorskMelitopolUzhgorodKerchNikopolLysychanskKamyanets-PodilskyyDrohobych
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.