EET — Eastern European Time
UTC+2 / EEST during DST
Current EET Time
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Europe/Bucharest
Eastern European Time (EET) is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). During summer, countries in this zone switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3).
EET Key Facts
- Full name: Eastern European Time
- Abbreviation: EET
- UTC offset: UTC+2
- DST: Switches to EEST (UTC+3) during summer
- IANA identifier: Europe/Bucharest
- Countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Finland, Ukraine
- Major cities: Bucharest, Athens, Helsinki, Sofia
Understanding EET
Eastern European Time (EET) uses a UTC offset of UTC+2, placing it 2 hours ahead of UTC. During Daylight Saving Time, the region shifts to EEST (UTC+3), moving clocks forward by one hour.
EET is observed across 5 countries, including Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Finland, Ukraine. Major metropolitan areas in this time zone include Bucharest, Athens, Helsinki, Sofia, making it one of the most commercially active time zones in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EET time?
EET stands for Eastern European Time. It is UTC+2, meaning it is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What countries use EET?
EET (Eastern European Time) is used in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Finland, Ukraine. Major cities in this timezone include Bucharest, Athens, Helsinki.
Does EET observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, EET observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour to EEST (UTC+3). The exact dates vary by country.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
EET has a UTC offset of UTC+2. During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to EEST with a UTC offset of UTC+3. The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Bucharest.
What is EET in military time?
In the military time zone system, EET (UTC+2) is designated with a specific letter code. Military time zones use letters A through Z (excluding J) to represent offsets from UTC.