What time zone is Donetsk in?

Donetsk uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Kyiv.

When is the next clock change in Donetsk?

Clocks in Donetsk move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00)

Does Donetsk observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Donetsk observes daylight saving time: EEST (UTC+3) in summer and EET (UTC+2) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Donetsk?

Donetsk is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer

Current Time in Donetsk, Ukraine

7:00:53 AM

07:00:53

Saturday, October 31, 2026

EET (Eastern European Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Kyiv

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Time zone details

Donetsk is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Donetsk

Sunrise6:11 AMSolar noon11:12 AMSunset4:12 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Ukraine
District: Donetsk Raion
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)

Practical

Country languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Romany, Polish, Hungarian
Dialing code: +380
Population: 901,645
Elevation: Approximately 223 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 48° 01' N / 37° 48' E

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Donetsk follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Kyiv

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Clock changes in Donetsk

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

3:00 AM EET4:00 AM EEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
3:00 AM EET4:00 AM EEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
4:00 AM EEST3:00 AM EET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Solar noon: 11:12 AM
Sunset: 4:12 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 00 min3 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:39 AM – 4:44 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:02 AM – 5:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:26 AM – 5:57 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination66%

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:11 AM (east, 110.4°)
Sunset: 4:12 PM (west, 249.4°)
Day length: 10 hr 00 min3 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:12 AM (27.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:39 AM – 4:44 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:02 AM – 5:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:26 AM – 5:57 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:38 PM (northeast, 52.9°)
Moonset: 12:19 PM (northwest, 309.1°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 31	6:11 AM	4:12 PM	10 hr 00 min	3 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:13 AM	4:10 PM	9 hr 57 min	3 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:15 AM	4:09 PM	9 hr 54 min	3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:16 AM	4:07 PM	9 hr 51 min	3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:18 AM	4:05 PM	9 hr 48 min	3 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	6:19 AM	4:04 PM	9 hr 45 min	3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	6:21 AM	4:02 PM	9 hr 42 min	3 min shorter than the previous day

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Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Donetsk in?: Donetsk uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Kyiv.
When is the next clock change in Donetsk?: Clocks in Donetsk move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00)
Does Donetsk observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Donetsk observes daylight saving time: EEST (UTC+3) in summer and EET (UTC+2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Donetsk?: Donetsk is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer