Current local time in Donetsk, Ukraine
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Donetsk
Donetsk, Donetska, Ukraine uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Kyiv), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 1,024,700.
| Country: | Ukraine |
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| State / region: | Donetska |
| Coordinates: | 48°01′N / 37°48′E |
| Population: | 1,024,700 |
| Currency: | Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) |
| Languages: | Ukrainian |
| Country calling code: | +380 |
Time zone in Donetsk
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Kyiv |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Ukraine: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Donetsk is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 04:00 to 03:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Donetsk today
| Sunrise: | 06:58 |
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| Sunset: | 17:28 |
| Solar noon: | 12:13 |
| Day length: | 10h 29m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:26 – 17:59 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Donetsk
- London+2 hDonetsk is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hDonetsk is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hDonetsk is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Donetsk time
What time zone is Donetsk in?
Donetsk uses the IANA time zone Europe/Kyiv (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Donetsk observe daylight saving time?
Donetsk is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Donetsk and London?
Right now Donetsk is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Donetsk and New York?
Right now Donetsk is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.