EEST — Eastern European Summer Time
UTC+03:00 · 3 hours ahead of UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | EEST |
| Full name | Eastern European Summer Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
| IANA identifier | Europe/Athens |
| DST status | Active |
| Standard offset | UTC+02:00 |
| DST offset | UTC+03:00 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
Time Difference from EEST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +7h |
| Chicago | +8h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Paris | +1h |
| Moscow | Same time |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Bangkok | -4h |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| Auckland | -9h |
Using EEST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in EEST, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Moscow: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EEST equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | EEST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| London | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert EEST to Other Time Zones
About EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)
EEST (Eastern European Summer Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +03:00, meaning it is 3 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Europe/Athens. It is used in 8 countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, and others.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC+02:00. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC+03:00. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026. DST is currently active.
Major cities in EEST include Athens, Thessaloníki, Pátra, Piraeus, Lárisa, Peristéri, and 2 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EEST?
EEST stands for Eastern European Summer Time. It is 3 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+03:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Athens.
What is the current time in EEST?
The current EEST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. EEST is UTC+03:00, which is 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Does EEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC+02:00 to UTC+03:00. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What countries use EEST?
Countries and regions using EEST include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Turkey.
How do I convert EEST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert EEST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between EEST and 13 major world cities.