What time zone is Donetskyi in?

Donetskyi 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 Donetskyi?

Clocks in Donetskyi 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 Donetskyi observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Donetskyi?

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

Current Time in Donetskyi, Alchevskyi Raion, Luhansk, Ukraine

1:11:00 PM

13:11:00

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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

Europe/Kyiv

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Donetskyi

Sunrise6:03 AMSolar noon11:09 AMSunset4:13 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Ukraine
Administrative area: Luhansk
District: Alchevskyi Raion
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)

Practical

Country languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Romany, Polish, Hungarian
Dialing code: +380
Population: 3,509
Elevation: Approximately 146 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 48° 41' N / 38° 40' E

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Clock changes in Donetskyi

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
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
4:00 AM EEST3:00 AM EET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Solar noon: 11:09 AM
Sunset: 4:13 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 10 min3 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:31 AM – 4:46 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:54 AM – 5:23 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:17 AM – 5:59 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:03 AM (east, 108.6°)
Sunset: 4:13 PM (west, 251.2°)
Day length: 10 hr 10 min3 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:09 AM (28.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:31 AM – 4:46 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:54 AM – 5:23 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:17 AM – 5:59 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:22 PM (northeast, 53.1°)
Moonset: 7:48 AM (northwest, 304.4°)
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
Tuesday, October 27	6:03 AM	4:13 PM	10 hr 10 min	3 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:05 AM	4:12 PM	10 hr 07 min	3 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:06 AM	4:10 PM	10 hr 04 min	3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:08 AM	4:08 PM	10 hr 00 min	3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:09 AM	4:07 PM	9 hr 57 min	3 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:11 AM	4:05 PM	9 hr 54 min	3 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:13 AM	4:03 PM	9 hr 51 min	3 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Donetskyi in?: Donetskyi 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 Donetskyi?: Clocks in Donetskyi 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 Donetskyi observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Donetskyi observes daylight saving time: EEST (UTC+3) in summer and EET (UTC+2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Donetskyi?: Donetskyi is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer