Kyiv uses Europe/Kyiv — UTC+02:00 (EET) in standard time and UTC+03:00 (EEST) during daylight saving time. It is located in Kyiv City, Ukraine. The live clock shows the current local time and updates every second.
Everything you need to know about Kyiv's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
Kyiv uses UTC+02:00 in standard time. This is the offset used outside the daylight saving period.
UTC+03:00 (EEST) during daylight saving time. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn.
The official IANA time zone name for Kyiv is Europe/Kyiv. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems and calendar applications worldwide.
Spring forward: 29 March 2026 at 03:00 → 04:00
Fall back: 25 October 2026 at 04:00 → 03:00
Spring forward: 28 March 2027 at 03:00 → 04:00
Fall back: 31 October 2027 at 04:00 → 03:00
Spring forward: 26 March 2028 at 03:00 → 04:00
Fall back: 29 October 2028 at 04:00 → 03:00
Spring forward: 25 March 2029 at 03:00 → 04:00
Fall back: 28 October 2029 at 04:00 → 03:00
Kharkiv, Odesa, Lviv
Currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH). Calling code: +380. Languages: Ukrainian.
Kyiv, also spelt Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both banks of the Dnieper River. As of January 2022, the population of Kyiv was 2,952,301, making it the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center.
It is home to high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The city has an extensive public transport system, which includes the Kyiv Metro.
The city's name is said to derive from the name of Kyi, one of its four legendary founders. One of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, during its history, it has passed through several stages of prominence and obscurity. It probably existed as a commercial center as early as the 5th century.
A Slavic settlement on the great trade route between Scandinavia and Constantinople, it was a tributary of the Khazars, until its capture by the Varangians (Vikings) in the mid-9th century. Under Varangian rule, the city became a capital of Kievan Rus', the first East Slavic state. During the Siege of Kiev (1240), Kyiv was left in ruins; it lost most of its influence for...
Source: Wikipedia contributors — Kyiv. Adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see licence details. Reviewed by the TimeZoria AI Editorial Team.
2,952,301 residents (GeoNames city population; metro areas may be larger).
Kyiv City, Ukraine.
Europe/Kyiv · UTC+02:00 (EET).
Observes DST.
Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) · +380.
Kharkiv, Iași, Odesa
Boryspil International Airport (KBP) about 29 km from the city coordinates. Source: OurAirports (public domain).
2024 averages: daily highs 15.1°C and lows 7.0°C. Warmest month: July (average high 28.7°C); coolest month: January (average low -5.6°C). Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
As with most capital cities, Kyiv is a major administrative, cultural, and scientific centre of the country. It is the largest city in Ukraine in terms of both population and area and enjoys the highest levels of business activity. Source: Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted).
Region: Kyiv City · IANA zone: Europe/Kyiv · Open data sources and licence details: TimeZoria AI licenses.
Current time in major cities compared to Kyiv. Times update live every second.
Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. Different regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Kyiv and another city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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