Current Time in Kyiv, Ukraine
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EESTUTC+3
Kyiv time zone
Time Zone
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA: Europe/Kyiv
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
50.45° N, 30.52° E
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
7:03 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv to New York | -7 hours | |
| Kyiv to London | -2 hours | |
| Kyiv to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Kyiv to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kyiv to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kyiv. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kyiv
What time zone is Kyiv in?
Kyiv is on Eastern European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Kyiv). It uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) as standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during daylight saving time.
Does Kyiv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 4:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Kyiv and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Kyiv. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kyiv?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:39 AM and sets at 7:03 PM local time, giving 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Ukraine on the same time as Kyiv?
No. Ukraine has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Kyiv follows Eastern European Time.