What Time Zone Is Ukraine?
Ukraine uses 2 time zones: EET (UTC+2), MSK (UTC+3). Kyiv is on EET.
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· Ukraine — main zone
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 |
Convert Ukraine time
Main 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 |
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 zone FAQ
What time zone is Ukraine in?
Ukraine spans 2 time zones: EET (UTC+2), MSK (UTC+3).
Which areas of Ukraine use each time zone?
EET: Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk. MSK: Sevastapol, Simferopol, Kerch
Does all of Ukraine observe daylight saving time?
No. EET change, while MSK stay the same all year.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.