Ukraine runs on 2 different offsets, and not every region changes its clocks. The clocks below show each zone live.
Ukraine at a glance
| Capital | Kyiv |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+2 … UTC+3 |
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | Some regions only |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | EET, EEST, MSK |
Time zones in Ukraine
Across Ukraine, the tz database lists 2 zones. They differ in two ways: the base offset, and whether daylight saving time applies. A trip or call between regions can cross either difference.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Kyiv | --:-- | UTC+2 | Observed | Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa |
| Europe/Simferopol | --:-- | UTC+3 | Not observed | Sevastopol, Simferopol, Kerch |
Daylight saving time in Ukraine
Daylight saving time applies in some parts of Ukraine only. The table shows which zones change and when, so check the exact region before you fix a time.
Clock changes in Ukraine, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | Zones that change |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | Kyiv |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | Kyiv |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | Kyiv |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | Kyiv |
Local time in the largest cities of Ukraine
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | Kyiv City | --:-- | Europe/Kyiv |
| Kharkiv | Kharkiv | --:-- | Europe/Kyiv |
| Odesa | Odesa | --:-- | Europe/Kyiv |
| Dnipro | Dnipropetrovsk | --:-- | Europe/Kyiv |
| Donetsk | Donetsk | --:-- | Europe/Kyiv |
| Lviv | Lviv | --:-- | Europe/Kyiv |
| Zaporizhzhya | Zaporizhzhia | --:-- | Europe/Kyiv |
| Kryvyi Rih | Dnipropetrovsk | --:-- | Europe/Kyiv |
| Sevastopol | Sevastopol City | --:-- | Europe/Simferopol |
Time difference between Ukraine and other countries
Differences below use the time in the capital, Kyiv. Other regions of Ukraine differ by up to 1 hour.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Ukraine
In Kyiv, daylight runs from 8 hours at the December solstice to 16 hours 27 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Ukraine
These countries read the same time as Kyiv right now.
- Burundi
- Egypt Daylight saving time
- Greece Daylight saving time
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Romania Daylight saving time
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Ukraine
- Convert a time to or from Ukraine: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kyiv to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Ukraine and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Ukraine have?
2 offsets, from UTC+2 to UTC+3. The tz database splits them into 2 named zones.
Does Ukraine use daylight saving time?
Only in some regions. Clocks change in places such as Kyiv, while Sevastopol keep the same offset all year.
What is the time difference between Ukraine and New York?
It depends on the region. The capital, Kyiv, is 7 hours ahead of New York for most of the year, and the gap is 6 hours from March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7.
What time is it in the capital of Ukraine?
The capital, Kyiv, uses Europe/Kyiv (UTC+2 right now). The live clock for Kyiv is on its own page.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.