Time in Ukraine Now

The current time in Ukraine follows Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
Ukraine uses a single national time zone, making timekeeping uniform across all its major cities — from Kyiv to Odesa, Lviv, and Kharkiv.

Ukraine’s time system aligns closely with that of Eastern European countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece. The country observes daylight saving time under the same EU-style schedule, even though it is not an EU member state.

To check live time or compare across cities, visit the current time page or use the time converter.

Standard settings for this page

• IANA Time Zone: Europe/Kyiv

• UTC Offset: UTC +2 (Standard Time), UTC +3 (Daylight Saving Time)

• Time Format: 24-hour clock

• DST Observed: Yes (from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

• Time Zone Abbreviations: EET / EEST

Ukraine follows the EU’s coordinated daylight saving transitions, moving clocks forward in March and back in October.

Ukraine time zone(s)

Ukraine uses one national time zone, which applies uniformly across all administrative regions.
This helps maintain consistent public scheduling, transport timetables, and national broadcasts.

The official IANA identifier for Ukraine is Europe/Kyiv.
Note: Since 2022, Europe/Kiev has been officially renamed to Europe/Kyiv in line with international usage.

Daylight Saving Time in Ukraine

Ukraine observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) in line with European regional standards.

• DST starts: last Sunday in March — clocks move forward by one hour.

• DST ends: last Sunday in October — clocks move back by one hour.

During DST, Ukraine shifts from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3), extending daylight into the evening.
This schedule is consistent with most Eastern European countries.

For future DST change reminders or event planning, check the calendar or use the event countdown timer.

Major cities in Ukraine & their time

All major Ukrainian cities follow the same EET/EEST time schedule.

Every Ukrainian region observes the same official time zone, simplifying coordination across business, travel, and communication.

Quick facts — Ukraine time

• Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

• Capital city: Kyiv

• Default zone: Eastern European Time (EET)

• Daylight Saving Time: Yes — March to October

• IANA Time Zone ID: Europe/Kyiv

• Standard UTC offset: +2 hours

• DST UTC offset: +3 hours

• Time format: 24-hour clock system

• Neighboring countries with same time: Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Finland (seasonally)

• Regional differences: None — single time zone nationwide

Ukraine’s timekeeping remains synchronized with most of Eastern Europe, ensuring clear coordination for transport, broadcasting, and trade.

For verified background, see 👉 Time in Ukraine — Wikipedia.

Pros and Cons of Ukraine’s Time Zone

Pros 👍

1. Single national time zone — simplifies communication and travel across all regions.

2. EU-style daylight saving schedule — aligns with European countries for international coordination.

3. Globally recognized IANA ID (Europe/Kyiv) — ensures compatibility across digital systems.

4. Standard 24-hour format — easy to read and widely used.

5. Stable and predictable transitions — provides clarity for businesses and travelers.

Cons 👎

1. Seasonal DST adjustments twice a year can cause minor scheduling issues.

2. Western and eastern regions experience slight daylight variation due to Ukraine’s large geographic span.