EET to UTC Converter
UTC is 3 hours behind EET for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
UTC to EET insteadTime difference between EET and UTC
UTC is 3 hours behind EET for most of the year.
- 2026: UTC is 2 hours behind EET from Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2027: UTC is 2 hours behind EET from Jan 1 – Mar 27, 2027, Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2027.
EET to UTC conversion table
| EET | UTCMost of the year | UTCJan 1 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Dec 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 9 PM−1 day | 10 PM−1 day |
| 1 AM | 10 PM−1 day | 11 PM−1 day |
| 2 AM | 11 PM−1 day | 12 AM |
| 3 AM | 12 AM | 1 AM |
| 4 AM | 1 AM | 2 AM |
| 5 AM | 2 AM | 3 AM |
| 6 AM | 3 AM | 4 AM |
| 7 AM | 4 AM | 5 AM |
| 8 AM | 5 AM | 6 AM |
| 9 AM | 6 AM | 7 AM |
| 10 AM | 7 AM | 8 AM |
| 11 AM | 8 AM | 9 AM |
| 12 PM | 9 AM | 10 AM |
| 1 PM | 10 AM | 11 AM |
| 2 PM | 11 AM | 12 PM |
| 3 PM | 12 PM | 1 PM |
| 4 PM | 1 PM | 2 PM |
| 5 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM |
| 6 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM |
| 7 PM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 8 PM | 5 PM | 6 PM |
| 9 PM | 6 PM | 7 PM |
| 10 PM | 7 PM | 8 PM |
| 11 PM | 8 PM | 9 PM |
Best time to meet
Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 5 hours: 12 PM – 5 PM EET (9 AM – 2 PM UTC). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in UTC when it's 9 AM in EET?
6 AM for most of the year. UTC is 3 hours behind EET.
How many hours is UTC behind EET?
Usually 3 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: UTC is 2 hours behind EET from Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: UTC is 2 hours behind EET from Jan 1 – Mar 27, 2027, Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2027.
Does EET use daylight saving time?
Yes. Eastern European Time is UTC+2 (EET) in January and UTC+3 (EEST) in July. Mar 29, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+3; Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+2.
Does UTC use daylight saving time?
No. Coordinated Universal Time stays at UTC+0 all year.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EET and UTC?
Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 5 hours: 12 PM – 5 PM EET (9 AM – 2 PM UTC). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.