EEST time now |
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00:06:04 Fri, 27 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +3 |
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) operates at UTC+3 and is the daylight saving time observed in many countries that follow Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) during the rest of the year. EEST is also known as "Eastern European Daylight Time". Clocks are typically set forward by one hour in late March and set back to standard time in late October, aligning with seasonal daylight saving practices in Europe and nearby regions.
Importance and Global Use of EEST
EEST helps extend daylight into the evening hours during the warmer months, supporting energy efficiency, outdoor activities, and economic productivity. By shifting the active part of the day to better match natural daylight, EEST enhances daily life and reduces electricity consumption, particularly in residential and commercial sectors.
Although EEST is primarily used in parts of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Northern Africa, it plays a crucial role in international coordination. Time synchronization is vital for transportation, financial markets, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure, especially for businesses and governments operating across multiple time zones. EEST ensures smooth communication and operational alignment during the summer season.
Where and When EEST is used worldwide
Europe
European countries and territories using EEST during summer and EET during winter
- Åland Islands
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Estonia
- Finland
- Greece
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Moldova
- Northern Cyprus
- Romania
- Ukraine
Asia
Asian countries using EEST all year
- Jordan
- Syria
Asian countries and territories using EEST during summer and EET during winter
- Gaza Strip
- Lebanon
- West Bank
Africa
African countries using EEST during summer and EET during winter
- Egypt
Other Time Zones in UTC +3
Other time zones share the same offset as Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Arabia Standard Time – AST
- Eastern Africa Time – EAT
- Israel Daylight Time – IDT
- Moscow Standard Time – MSK
- Syowa Time – SYOT
- Turkey Time – TRT