Current Time in Kyiv
Ukraine · EET/EEST · UTC+2:00 / UTC+3:00 (DST)
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Europe/Kiev
Timezone Details
| Timezone | EET/EEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+2:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+3:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Kiev |
| Country | |
| Population | 2.9 million |
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About Kyiv Time Zone (EET/EEST)
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Kyiv is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, with roots going back to the 5th century.
Key fact: Kyiv is 2 hours ahead of London and in the same timezone as Bucharest and Athens.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Kyiv with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kyiv Time
What time is it in Kyiv right now? +
The current time in Kyiv, Ukraine is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Kyiv is in the EET/EEST timezone (UTC+2:00 in winter, UTC+3:00 in summer).
What timezone is Kyiv in? +
Kyiv is in the EET/EEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Kiev. The UTC offset is +2:00 in winter and +3:00 in summer.Does Kyiv observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Kyiv observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +2:00; in summer it is +3:00.
What is the UTC offset for Kyiv? +
Kyiv's UTC offset is UTC+2:00 in winter and UTC+3:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Kyiv and London? +
Kyiv (EET/EEST) is UTC+2:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Kyiv is 2 hours ahead of London and in the same timezone as Bucharest and Athens.
How do I convert Kyiv time to UTC? +
To convert Kyiv time to UTC, subtract UTC+2:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Kyiv and the UTC offset is UTC+2:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Kyiv in? +
Kyiv is located in Europe. It is the 2.9 million population city in Ukraine.
What is the IANA timezone name for Kyiv? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Kyiv is
Europe/Kiev. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.