Current Time in EEST
Eastern European Summer Time
About EEST Eastern European Summer Time
The daylight saving time for many Eastern European countries, one hour ahead of Eastern European Time (EET). Used from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Countries include Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine.
UTC Offset: +03:00
EEST at a glance
| Right now | 21:26 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 (3 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Full name | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Countries | 13 |
| IANA zones | 21 |
What is EEST?
EEST is a time zone that is currently UTC+03:00 - that's 3 hours ahead of UTC. Its full name is Eastern European Summer Time. Right now the local time on EEST is 21:26. Today 13 countries (including Bulgaria, Cyprus and Estonia) and 21 IANA database zones sit at this offset, which is why EEST is a useful shorthand even though the exact local rules differ from place to place.
How to convert EEST 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 EEST?
EEST is used across Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Greece and Latvia, plus 7 more. Open a country to see all of its cities and their local time.
IANA time zones in EEST
EEST maps to the IANA database zones Asia/Beirut, Asia/Famagusta, Asia/Gaza, Asia/Hebron, Asia/Nicosia and EET, among 21 in total. Each zone page shows its exact rules, including any daylight saving changes.
💡 Tip: Comparing times? EEST 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.
EEST - Frequently asked questions
What is EEST?
EEST is a time zone currently UTC+03:00 (3 hours ahead of UTC). Its full name is Eastern European Summer Time.
What is the UTC offset of EEST?
EEST is UTC+03:00 right now - 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Which countries are on EEST?
EEST is used in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Greece and Latvia, plus 7 more.
What time is it in EEST now?
The current time on EEST is 21:26 on Tuesday. The clock above updates every second.
How Alarm.now explains EEST
Abbreviation, offset, and IANA zones
EEST is shown as a time-zone group for Eastern European Summer Time with offset +03:00. 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.