Current Time in Kyiv
About Kyiv
Kyiv is located in Ukraine, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 2,797,553. It runs on Europe/Kyiv time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Kyiv observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryUkraine
- Population2,797,553
- Latitude50.4547°
- Longitude30.5238°
- Time zoneEurope/Kyiv
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Kyiv Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Kyiv's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Kyiv
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Kyiv observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to EEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to EET).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Kyiv
What time zone is Kyiv in?
Kyiv, Ukraine uses the Europe/Kyiv time zone. It is currently on EEST (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Kyiv observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Kyiv observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to EET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kyiv today?
The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 6:15 PM in Kyiv today, giving 11h 1m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kyiv and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Kyiv right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Kyiv?
Kyiv is currently UTC+3:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.