Current Time in Ukraine
Eastern European Time (Kyiv) — Ukraine spans 2 time zones.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EESTUTC+3
Time zones in Ukraine
Eastern European Time
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
--:--UTC+3Moscow Standard Time
Moscow Standard Time (UTC+3)
--:--UTC+3- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Simferopol
Zones are grouped by behaviour: standard offset and daylight saving rules. Offsets: UTC+2, UTC+3.
Major cities in Ukraine
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine to New York | -7 hours | |
| Ukraine to London | -2 hours | |
| Ukraine to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Ukraine to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Ukraine to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Based on Eastern European Time (Kyiv). Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Ukraine: FAQs
What time zone is Ukraine in?
Ukraine spans 2 time zones: Eastern European Time (UTC+2 / UTC+3 in daylight saving time) and Moscow Standard Time (UTC+3). The capital, Kyiv, is on Eastern European Time.
Does Ukraine observe daylight saving time?
Partly. Eastern European Time changes its clocks; Moscow Standard Time stays on standard time all year. In 2026, Eastern European Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
How many time zones does Ukraine have?
2, counting zones that behave differently: Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and Moscow Standard Time (UTC+3).
What is the time difference between Ukraine and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Eastern European Time in Ukraine. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kyiv, the capital?
Kyiv is on Eastern European Time, currently EEST (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Kyiv page.