Time in Kyiv
Ukraine
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- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Daylight
The basics
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time (EET)
- IANA zone
Europe/Kyiv- UTC offset
- UTC+03:00, when standard time applies
- Against Dublin
- 2 hours ahead
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Longest day
- 16h 27m of daylight, around the June solstice
- Shortest day
- 8h 01m of daylight
- Coordinates
- 50.43°N, 30.52°E
The next clock change in Kyiv
The clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026, when 04:00 becomes 03:00 and everyone gains an hour.
| Date | Clocks go | Local time becomes |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2026 | back | 04:00 → 03:00 |
| 28 Mar 2027 | forward | 03:00 → 04:00 |
| 31 Oct 2027 | back | 04:00 → 03:00 |
| 26 Mar 2028 | forward | 03:00 → 04:00 |
| 29 Oct 2028 | back | 04:00 → 03:00 |
Questions
What time is it in Kyiv right now?
Kyiv keeps Eastern European Time (UTC+03:00). Kyiv is 2 hours ahead of Ireland. The clock at the top of this page shows the current time, read live from your device.
How many hours ahead is Kyiv from Ireland?
Kyiv is currently 2 hours ahead of Ireland.
Does Kyiv change its clocks?
Yes. Kyiv observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back on Sunday 25 October 2026, when 04:00 becomes 03:00.