EET — Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00 · 2 hours ahead of UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | EET |
| Full name | Eastern European Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
| 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 |
Countries Using EET
Current offset differs from the label
EET is listed as UTC+02:00, but the live IANA zone Europe/Athens is currently UTC+03:00. This usually happens during daylight saving time.
Time Difference from EET
| 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 EET in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in EET, 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 EET 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 | EET | 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 EET to Other Time Zones
About EET (Eastern European Time)
EET (Eastern European Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +02:00, meaning it is 2 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Europe/Athens. It is used in 5 countries, including Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Russia, South Africa, 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 EET include Athens, Thessaloníki, Pátra, Piraeus, Lárisa, Peristéri, and 2 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EET?
EET stands for Eastern European Time. It is 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+02:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Athens.
What is the current time in EET?
The current EET time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. EET is UTC+02:00, which is 2 hours ahead of UTC.
Does EET 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 EET?
Countries and regions using EET include Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Spain.
How do I convert EET to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert EET to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between EET and 13 major world cities.