Lviv
What time is it in Ukraine
About Lviv
Lviv is the sixth largest city in Ukraine and the largest in the west of the country, with 723,403 residents by a 2025 estimate. Leo I of Galicia, eldest son of Daniel, King of Ruthenia, gave the city its name. In the 14th century Lviv became the main city of Red Ruthenia and Galicia, ahead of older towns such as Halych, Chełm, Belz and Przemyśl. Clocks change twice a year in Lviv, on the last Sunday of March and on the last Sunday of October. The winter offset is UTC+2 and the summer offset is UTC+3. Lviv shares its time with Cairo. New York is always 7 hours behind Lviv.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lviv use daylight saving time?+
Yes. Lviv is on UTC+2 in winter and moves to UTC+3 in summer, so clocks change by one hour twice a year.
When does Lviv switch between winter and summer time?+
Lviv moves to summer time (UTC+3) on the last Sunday of March and returns to winter time (UTC+2) on the last Sunday of October.
How many hours ahead of New York is Lviv?+
Lviv is 7 hours ahead of New York all year. The offsets are UTC+2 and UTC-5 in January, and UTC+3 and UTC-4 in July, so the difference is the same in both months.
Which other city shows the same time as Lviv all year?+
Cairo follows the same pattern as Lviv, UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer, so the two cities match throughout the year.
How many people live in Lviv?+
Lviv had an estimated 723,403 residents in 2025. It is the sixth-largest city in Ukraine and the largest in the western part of the country.