Standard time applies in Kharkiv right now, at UTC+2. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+3.
Kharkiv and your time
Kharkiv at a glance
| Country | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Region | Kharkiv |
| Time zone | Europe/Kyiv |
| Abbreviation now | EET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 49.98° N, 36.25° E |
Which time zone Kharkiv uses
The Europe/Kyiv rules put Kharkiv on standard time (UTC+2 (EET)) since Sunday, October 25, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Although Ukraine has 2 different offsets, Kharkiv keeps the same time as Kyiv.
Clock changes in Kharkiv, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
Kharkiv time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Kharkiv, it is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind | 6 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Kharkiv and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Kharkiv
Today
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Over the year, daylight in Kharkiv grows from 8 hours 5 minutes to 16 hours 22 minutes and back, a swing of 8 hours 17 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kharkiv
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:38 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:26 AM | 8:48 PM | 16 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:23 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:31 AM | 3:35 PM | 8 h 5 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Kharkiv
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kharkiv: solar noon falls at about 11:35 AM on standard time and 12:35 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Kharkiv
Only 73 km (45 mi) away, Belgorod in Russia is 1 hour ahead of Kharkiv. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgorod (Russia) | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Poltava | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sumy | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Slovyansk | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pavlohrad | 164 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kramatorsk | 168 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Stary Oskol (Russia) | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Dnipro | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Kharkiv today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lusaka (Zambia)
- Khartoum (Sudan)
- Harare (Zimbabwe)
- Tripoli (Libya)
More cities in Ukraine
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kharkiv in?
Kharkiv uses the Europe/Kyiv time zone: UTC+2 (EET) in standard time and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Kharkiv?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Kharkiv and New York?
Kharkiv is 7 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 6 hours, because Kharkiv and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Kharkiv on the same time as Kyiv?
Yes. Kharkiv and Kyiv both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kharkiv?
About 16 hours 22 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
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.