Current Time in Donetsk, Ukraine 🇺🇦
Lat/Long: 48.02° N, 37.8° E
Elevation: 223 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 2,866 cities in Ukraine by population
Oblast: Donetsk
IANA Timezone: Europe/Kyiv
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ukraine: EET, MSK
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Ukraine: EEST
Daylight Hours in Donetsk
Donetsk gets 15h 57m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:29 and sunset is at 20:27.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 21m near the December solstice to 16h 02m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 10 Jun ● | 01:05 | 04:29 | 12:28 | 16:42 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 01:02 | 04:29 | 12:28 | 16:43 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 01:00 | 04:29 | 12:28 | 16:43 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 00:57 | 04:28 | 12:28 | 16:43 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 00:54 | 04:28 | 12:28 | 16:44 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 00:52 | 04:28 | 12:29 | 16:44 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 00:49 | 04:28 | 12:29 | 16:44 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
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How Far Is Donetsk From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 860 km | N (359deg) |
| Paris | 2,593 km | WNW (285deg) |
| London | 2,720 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Dubai | 2,962 km | SE (143deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,505 km | ESE (123deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,189 km | E (84deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,919 km | ENE (57deg) |
| New York | 8,089 km | NW (313deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Donetsk?
Donetsk next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Donetsk's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Donetsk and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.0deg S, 142.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donetsk
What time is it in Donetsk right now?
The current local time in Donetsk is 23:46 on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Donetsk follows the Europe/Kyiv time zone.
What time zone is Donetsk in?
Donetsk uses the Europe/Kyiv IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Donetsk?
Is Donetsk on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Donetsk is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Donetsk today?
Today in Donetsk: sunrise is at 04:29 and sunset is at 20:27, giving 15h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Donetsk tonight?
The moon phase over Donetsk tonight is Waning Crescent with 24.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Donetsk?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Donetsk, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.