Current Time in EET
Eastern European Time
About EET Eastern European Time
The standard time for many Eastern European countries, as well as some countries in North Africa and the Middle East (e.g., Egypt, Libya). During summer, most European locations switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST).
UTC Offset: +02:00
EET at a glance
| Right now | 15:53 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 (3 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Full name | Eastern European Time |
| Countries | 16 |
| IANA zones | 26 |
What is EET?
EET is a time zone that is currently UTC+03:00 - that's 3 hours ahead of UTC. Its full name is Eastern European Time. Right now the local time on EET is 15:53. Today 16 countries (including Bulgaria, Cyprus and Egypt) and 26 IANA database zones sit at this offset, which is why EET is a useful shorthand even though the exact local rules differ from place to place.
How to convert EET to UTC
For quick planning, use today's offset as a rule of thumb: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. The live clock above is the safest reference when daylight saving or regional rules may apply.
Which countries use EET?
EET is used across Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Estonia, Finland and Greece, plus 10 more. Open a country to see all of its cities and their local time.
IANA time zones in EET
EET maps to the IANA database zones Africa/Cairo, Africa/Tripoli, Asia/Beirut, Asia/Famagusta, Asia/Gaza and Asia/Hebron, among 26 in total. Each zone page shows its exact rules, including any daylight saving changes.
💡 Tip: Comparing times? EET is 3 hours ahead of UTC. Use the IANA links and country links on this page when you need the exact local rule for a real place, not just the offset.
EET - Frequently asked questions
What is EET?
EET is a time zone currently UTC+03:00 (3 hours ahead of UTC). Its full name is Eastern European Time.
What is the UTC offset of EET?
EET is UTC+03:00 right now - 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Which countries are on EET?
EET is used in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Estonia, Finland and Greece, plus 10 more.
What time is it in EET now?
The current time on EET is 15:53 on Tuesday. The clock above updates every second.
How Alarm.now explains EET
Abbreviation, offset, and IANA zones
EET is shown as a time-zone group for Eastern European Time with offset +02:00. The page links the abbreviation to the IANA zones and countries that use it, so users and search engines can distinguish a short label from an exact time-zone rule set.
When to use a specific IANA page
Use this group page for an overview of the abbreviation and offset. Use a linked IANA time-zone page when you need exact daylight-saving rules for a calendar, app, or future-date comparison.