Days in Donetsk are currently getting shorter, about 24 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Donetsk
Donetsk is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.0230° N, 37.8022° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,346 km (3,322 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,673 km (2,904 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,365 km (9,547 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,815 km (1,749 mi) east
Donetsk lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Donetsk
The point on Earth exactly opposite Donetsk is near Wellington - when it's noon in Donetsk, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Donetsk
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Donetsk
Donetsk is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Donetsk is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Donetsk
In Donetsk, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 3m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 22m, a difference of roughly 7h 41m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Donetsk's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Donetsk at 48.02° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Donetsk
With a population of 901,645, Donetsk ranks as the 5th most populous city in Ukraine, out of 362 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Donetsk
Mariupol International Airport (MPW / UKCM) is a regional airport located about 109 km (67 mi) from Donetsk.
Current local time at the airport is 04:41:35.
Daylight saving time changes in Donetsk
Donetsk uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Kyiv. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Donetsk
Business hours in Donetsk (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Donetsk
Compare time in Donetsk with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Ukraine
Public Holidays Affecting Donetsk
Official national holiday observed in Ukraine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Donetsk in?
Donetsk follows the Europe/Kyiv time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Donetsk at UTC+3.
What time is it in Donetsk right now?
The current local time in Donetsk is 04:41:35 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Donetsk observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Donetsk is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Donetsk?
Donetsk is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Donetsk?
Mariupol International Airport (MPW) is the nearest airport to Donetsk, located about 109 km away. The current local time at the airport is 04:41:35.
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