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Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) · UTC+3
About Kyiv
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine and its political, economic and cultural centre, standing on the Dnipro River. The city is known for golden-domed churches such as Saint Sophia's Cathedral and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, and families, businesses and organisations around the world keep a close eye on the local time.
Ukraine uses Eastern European Time, UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 (EEST) in summer when clocks go forward. Kyiv is one hour ahead of Warsaw and Berlin and two hours ahead of London throughout the year. It shares its clock with Bucharest, Helsinki and Athens.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kyiv in?
Kyiv is in the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (EEST), which is UTC+3.
Does Kyiv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kyiv observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026
What is the time difference between Kyiv and UTC?
Kyiv is currently UTC+3.
What is the dialling code for Kyiv?
The international dialling code for Kyiv is +380.
When is the best time to call Kyiv from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 15:00 in London, which is 11:00 to 17:00 in Kyiv.