EEST: Eastern European Summer Time
7:13 am EEST
UTC+3
EEST stands for Eastern European Summer Time, 3 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+3). It is used in summer in Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, the Baltic states and Egypt.
In use
EEST is Athens’s summer clock. Athens is on EEST now, until Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it switches to EET (UTC+2).
Daylight saving
EEST itself never moves: it is always UTC+3. The places that use it switch to EET in winter.
Next changes in Athens
| Date | Change | Switches to |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Back 1 hour | EET UTC+2 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Forward 1 hour | EEST UTC+3 |
Cities on EEST in summer
Questions
What does EEST stand for?
Eastern European Summer Time.
What time is it in EEST now?
It’s 7:13 am EEST (UTC+3). EEST is Athens’s summer clock. Athens is on EEST now, until Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it switches to EET (UTC+2).
Does EEST change for daylight saving?
EEST itself never moves: it is always UTC+3. The places that use it switch to EET in winter.
Is EEST the same as EET?
No. EEST is UTC+3 and EET is UTC+2, an hour apart. Athens is on EET in winter and EEST in summer.