Local Time in Donetsk, Ukraine
22°C / 72°F · Overcast
Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Oct 25
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- IANA Zone
- Europe/Kyiv
- Country
- Ukraine
- Continent
- Europe
Latest news in Donetsk
- Putin says Russia has advanced in Donetsk region, surrounded some Ukrainian troopsReuters · 5d ago
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 1, 2026Institute for the Study of War · 4d ago
- Russian forces intensify attacks in Donetsk as Ukraine lauds fresh EU push to unlock frozen assetsCNBC · 9d ago
- Russian Forces Shell Donetsk Region, Injuring Civilians and Damaging HomesМежа. Новини України. · 6h ago
- 'Apocalyptic Scenes' In Druzhkivka As Ukrainian Civilians Struggle To LeaveRadio Free Europe/Radio Liberty · 2d ago
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Local Vibe
Donetsk, formerly known as Aleksandrovka, Yuzivka, Stalin, and Stalino, is an industrial city in eastern Ukraine located on the Kalmius River in Donetsk Oblast, which is currently occupied by Russia as the capital of the Donetsk People's Republic. The population was estimated at 901,645 in the city core, with over 2 million in the metropolitan area (2011). According to the 2001 census, Donetsk was the fifth-largest city in Ukraine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Donetsk right now?
- The current time in Donetsk, Ukraine is 04:56:05 PM (EEST), which is UTC+3.
- What time zone is Donetsk in?
- Donetsk uses the Europe/Kyiv time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EEST, UTC+3.
- Does Donetsk observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Donetsk observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Donetsk?
- Donetsk is currently UTC+3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).