Time now in Ukraine

Time in Ukraine now

Ukraine has several official time zones. The most used is EEST (UTC+03:00). The country currently uses times ranging from UTC+2:00 to UTC+3:00, depending on the region.

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Ukraine has a territory that spans several time zones; the country therefore uses multiple time zones.

What is the time zone in Ukraine?

Official time in Ukraine is defined by one or more time zones (IANA zones). Below are the zones and their UTC offsets.

Main time zones in Ukraine

List of time zones used in Ukraine (IANA zones)

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Ukraine

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Ukraine depends on the region.

• Kharkiv, Kharkivska: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
• Sevastopol: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
• Europe/Uzhgorod: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
• Europe/Zaporozhye: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Ukraine use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Ukraine observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Ukraine

• 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
• 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Ukraine was on 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Kyiv): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from EET to EEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Kyiv): EEST → EET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Ukraine?

The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.

How many time zones does Ukraine have?

Ukraine has 4 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.

Does Ukraine use daylight saving time?

Yes. Most regions of Ukraine observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

• Time in Kyiv
• Time in Kharkiv, Kharkivska
• Time in Odesa, Odeska
• Time in Dnipro, Dnipropetrovska
• Time in Donetsk, Donetska
• Time in Lviv, Lvivska

How to convert Ukraine time

To convert Ukraine time to other countries:

1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.