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Check local time in Kyiv and all Ukraine cities. Ukraine spans 2 time zones.

Ukraine Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Kyiv
👥 Population
41M
💰 Currency
₴ Ukrainian Hryvnia
📞 Phone Code
+380
🗣️ Official Languages
Ukrainian

🕐Time Zones in Ukraine

EET (UTC+2)EEST (UTC+3)

Ukraine uses EET (UTC+2) year-round. Kyiv is the capital and largest city.

Ukraine observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Ukraine uses EEST (UTC+3).

Major Cities in Ukraine (1 cities)

Kyiv
Kiev
09:20

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞Best Time to Call Ukraine

To call Ukraine from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Ukraine. For UK callers, Ukraine is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Ukraine are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Ukraine are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Ukraine

Traveling to Ukraine from North America typically involves a 5-9 hour time difference. The jet lag is usually manageable within 1-2 days. European business culture values punctuality, so arrive on time for meetings. Ukraine follows the 24-hour clock format in official contexts, though 12-hour format is also common in casual settings.

💡Interesting Facts About Time in Ukraine

  • The capital Kyiv is the political center of Ukraine with a total national population of 41M.
  • Ukraine follows Central European Time conventions, making business coordination with other EU countries straightforward.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Ukraine

Ukraine uses a single time zone (EET (UTC+2)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Kyiv serves as the political and often economic center of Ukraine. Major business activities are spread across cities including Kyiv.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Ukraine, it's important to consider the time difference. EET (UTC+2) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Ukraine.

Ukraine uses the Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +380. Multiple languages are spoken, including Ukrainian.

Cities in Ukraine

Explore local time in 1 city across Ukraine:

Kyiv

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Ukraine

Ukraine spans 2 time zones: EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3). The capital Kyiv uses EET (UTC+2).

Ukraine observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Ukraine uses EEST (UTC+3).

To call Ukraine from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Ukraine. For UK callers, Ukraine is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Ukraine are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

Ukraine uses the Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +380. Official languages include Ukrainian.