Current local time in Donetsk
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Europe/KyivUTC+2 / UTC+3
Donetsk keeps Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Kyiv.
Daylight saving time in Donetsk
Donetsk changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+2
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3
Cities on the same time as Donetsk
These places show the same clock as Donetsk every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In Ukraine
Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Lviv, Zaporizhzhya, Kryvyy Rih, Mykolayiv
Donetsk time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Kyiv
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+2
- Country
- Ukraine
- Coordinates
- 48.02°, 37.80°
- Population
- 901,645
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Donetsk today
Computed from Donetsk's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Donetsk time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Donetsk is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 7h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 2h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 1h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 8h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Donetsk time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Donetsk right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Donetsk, updated every second from your device's clock. Donetsk keeps Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
- What time zone is Donetsk in?
- Donetsk is in the IANA time zone Europe/Kyiv: Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
- Does Donetsk observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+2; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3.
- Which cities share Donetsk's time?
- Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Lviv, Zaporizhzhya keep the same clock as Donetsk all year.
Planning something with Donetsk?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Donetsk and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Donetsk into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Donetsk offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/Kyiv time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Ukraine
Makiyivka, Pravyi Bereh, Luhansk, Saltivka, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhya, Dnipro, Kryvyy Rih, Simferopol, Sevastopol