About Eastern European Time
Eastern European Time is used in Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Cyprus.
Daylight saving time
Eastern European Time switches between Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3).
- Sunday, March 29, 2026: clocks go forward from 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM (EEST begins)
- Sunday, October 25, 2026: clocks go back from 4:00 AM to 3:00 AM (EET begins)
- Sunday, March 28, 2027: clocks go forward from 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM (EEST begins)
- Sunday, October 31, 2027: clocks go back from 4:00 AM to 3:00 AM (EET begins)
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EET vs. other time zones
| Time zone | Now | vs. EET | Converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time EST/EDT | — | — | EET to EST |
| Central Time CST/CDT | — | — | EET to CST |
| Mountain Time MST/MDT | — | — | EET to MST |
| Pacific Time PST/PDT | — | — | EET to PST |
| Alaska Time AKST/AKDT | — | — | EET to AKST |
| Hawaii Time HST | — | — | EET to HST |
| Greenwich Mean Time GMT | — | — | EET to GMT |
| Coordinated Universal Time UTC | — | — | EET to UTC |
| Central European Time CET/CEST | — | — | EET to CET |
| India Standard Time IST | — | — | EET to IST |
| Japan Standard Time JST | — | — | EET to JST |
| Australian Eastern Time AEST/AEDT | — | — | EET to AEST |
| Singapore Time SGT | — | — | EET to SGT |
| Philippine Time PHT | — | — | EET to PHT |
| Moscow Time MSK | — | — | EET to MSK |
| Gulf Standard Time GST | — | — | EET to GST |
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Questions
What is the difference between EET and EEST?
EET (Eastern European Time) is the winter time, UTC+2. EEST (Eastern European Summer Time) is the daylight saving time used in summer, UTC+3. People often say EET all year, but strictly EEST applies while daylight saving is in effect.
When does Eastern European Time change in 2026?
In 2026, clocks on Eastern European Time go forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Where is Eastern European Time used?
Eastern European Time is used in Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Cyprus.
What is EET in UTC?
EET is UTC+2 and EEST is UTC+3.