Current Time in Donetsk, Ukraine 🇺🇦
The current local time in Donetsk, Ukraine is 20:54:11 (EEST) on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Donetsk is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 901,645. The sun rises at about 05:15 and sets at 19:53 today (14h 38m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 19:53
- 14h 38m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Donetsk
Donetsk, Ukraine keeps EEST (UTC+03:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Donetsk is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:15 and sets at about 19:53 local time, giving Donetsk 14h 38m of daylight.
Right now it is 20:54 on Sunday in Donetsk (UTC+03:00). When it is 20:54 here, it is 13:54 in New York (7h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Donetsk
- Use the Europe/Kyiv IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Donetsk to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:54 Sun | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 10:54 Sun | 10h behind |
| London | 18:54 Sun | 2h behind |
| Paris | 19:54 Sun | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 21:54 Sun | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 23:24 Sun | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 01:54 Mon | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 02:54 Mon | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 03:54 Mon | 7h ahead |
Best next checks from Donetsk
Compare Donetsk with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Ukraine.
Business-hours overlap from Donetsk
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Donetsk overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Donetsk time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Donetsk time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Donetsk in?
Donetsk uses EEST (UTC+03:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Donetsk observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Donetsk today?
Today the sun rises around 05:15 and sets around 19:53 in Donetsk, about 14h 38m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Donetsk and other cities?
When it is 20:54 in Donetsk, it is 13:54 in New York (7h behind). See the table above for Donetsk's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Donetsk
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Kyiv IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Ukraine time page.
Local entity signals for Donetsk
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Donetsk.
| Country | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Kyiv (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | 48.02, 37.8 |
| Population signal | About 901,645 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:15, sunset 19:53, 14h 38m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Kyiv time-zone page for rules, the Ukraine country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 48.02° N, 37.8° E
Population: 901,645
Country: 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ukraine: EET, MSK
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Ukraine: EEST