Current Time in Kyiv
The live local time in Kyiv, Ukraine — Kyiv (Europe/Kyiv). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Kyiv
Kyiv follows the Europe/Kyiv time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Kyiv observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Kyiv with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Kyiv quick facts
- Country
- Ukraine
- Time zone
- Europe/Kyiv
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 (January) / UTC+3 (July)
- Calling code
- +380
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 3 million
- Coordinates
- 50.45°N, 30.52°E
Best time to call Kyiv
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM–12:00 AM in Kyiv. The best window for business calls is roughly 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Kyiv time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 11:00 AM–7:00 PM in Kyiv. The best window for business calls is roughly 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Kyiv time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kyiv in?+
Kyiv is in the Europe/Kyiv time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Kyiv observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Europe/Kyiv), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Ukraine observes it.
When do the clocks change in Kyiv?+
Kyiv observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the best time to call Kyiv from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM–12:00 AM in Kyiv. The best window for business calls is roughly 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Kyiv time.