Current Time in Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv is on Eastern European Standard Time – EET (UTC+2) right now. It switches to EEST (UTC+3) on 28 Mar 2027.
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· Kyiv
Europe/Kyiv
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Time zone of Kyiv
| 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 Kyiv and other cities
Daylight saving time in Kyiv
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).
Kyiv time FAQ
What time is it in Kyiv right now?
Kyiv is on EET (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kyiv, updated every second.
What time zone is Kyiv in?
Kyiv is in Eastern European Standard Time, abbreviated EET, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Kyiv.
Does Kyiv 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 Kyiv and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Kyiv.
Other cities in Ukraine
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.