Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ukraine 🇺🇦 (2021)
Ukraine observes daylight saving time. Clocks next fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, switching from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).
| Country: | Ukraine |
| Capital: | Kyiv |
| Abbreviations: | UA, UKR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 5 |
| Dial Code: | +380 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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After
04
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28 MAR
28 Mar 2021 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 2021, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 2021 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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31 OCT
31 Oct 2021 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2021, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 2021, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2021 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Oblasts in Ukraine (2021)
| Oblast | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Cherkasy | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Chernihiv | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Chernivtsi | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Dnipropetrovsk | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Donetsk | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ivano-Frankivsk | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Kharkivs’ka Oblast’ | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Kherson | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Khmelnytskyi | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Kirovohrad | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Kyiv | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Kyiv City | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Luhansk | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Lviv | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Mykolaiv | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Odesa | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Poltava | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Rivne | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Sumy | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ternopil | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Vinnytsia | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Volyn | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Zakarpattia | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Zaporizhzhia | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Zhytomyr | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
Oblasts in Ukraine that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for Ukraine
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 30 Mar | 2031 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ukraine
Does Ukraine use Daylight Saving Time in 2021?
Yes, Ukraine observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2021 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 2 oblasts do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in Ukraine?
The next scheduled time transition in Ukraine will take place on Sunday, 28 March 2021. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Ukraine follow the same time change schedule?
No. While the majority of Ukraine observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 2 oblasts stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Ukraine?
Following the shift on 28 Mar 2021, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.
Frequently Asked Questions about DST in Ukraine
Does Ukraine observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Ukraine observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, giving an extra hour of evening daylight during the warmer months.
When does DST start in Ukraine in 2021?
In 2021, Daylight Saving Time begins in Ukraine on March 28, 2021 at 02:59 local time. Clocks spring forward by one hour at this moment.
When does DST end in Ukraine in 2021?
In 2021, Daylight Saving Time ends in Ukraine on October 31, 2021 at 03:59 local time. Clocks fall back by one hour, returning to standard time.
When is the next time change in Ukraine?
The next clock change in Ukraine is on March 28, 2021, when clocks will fall back by one hour.
What time zone is Ukraine on after DST ends?
After DST ends, Ukraine returns to its standard time zone, Europe / Kiev (Europe/Kiev). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.
Why does Ukraine use Daylight Saving Time?
Like most countries that observe DST, Ukraine shifts its clocks to make better use of evening daylight during the summer months, which can reduce electricity demand and shift outdoor activity later into the day. The savings are modest and debated, but the practice remains widespread in mid- and high-latitude countries.