What time is it in Donetsk right now?

Donetsk is on Europe/Kyiv, currently UTC+3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Donetsk in?

Donetsk uses the IANA time zone Europe/Kyiv, which is UTC+3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Donetsk observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+2.

What time do the sun rise and set in Donetsk today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:02 AM and sets at about 8:07 PM local time in Donetsk, giving roughly 15h 4m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:35 PM.

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Current local time in Donetsk

Donetsk keeps time on the Europe/Kyiv zone, currently UTC+3. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Donetsk

12:14

Sun, Jul 26UTC+3

Donetsk time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Kyiv
Current UTC offset: 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: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

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: 5:02 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Solar noon: 12:35 PM
Day length: 15h 4m
Civil dawn: 4:19 AM
Civil dusk: 8:50 PM
Golden hour ends: 5:42 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:27 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Donetsk time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Donetsk is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	10h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	2h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	1h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	6h behind

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Working with Donetsk time

Scheduling across Europe/Kyiv is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Donetsk and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Kyiv.Track clock changesSee exactly when Donetsk next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Donetsk beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Donetsk offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Kyiv baked in, not guessed.

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Donetsktime — questions & answers

What time is it in Donetsk right now?: Donetsk is on Europe/Kyiv, currently UTC+3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Donetsk in?: Donetsk uses the IANA time zone Europe/Kyiv, which is UTC+3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Donetsk observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+2.
What time do the sun rise and set in Donetsk today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:02 AM and sets at about 8:07 PM local time in Donetsk, giving roughly 15h 4m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:35 PM.