City Details: Kyiv
A few alternate names for Kyiv are: Chijv, Civ, Cív, IEV, Kaenugardur, Keju, Kiebo, Kief, Kieu, Kiev
Kyiv, also Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both sides of the Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2022, its population was 2,952,301, making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The city has an extensive system of public transport and infrastructure, including the Kyiv Metro.
General Information
- Official Name: Ukraine
- Common Name: Ukraine
- Population: 2797553
- Timezone: Europe/Kyiv
- Coordinates: 50.45466, 30.5238
- Country Code: UKR
- Continent: Europe
Closest Airports to Kyiv
- 1. Kiev Zhuliany International Airport (IEV), distance from city center: 7.76 km
- 2. Gostomel Airport (GML), distance from city center: 28.71 km
- 3. Boryspil International Airport (KBP), distance from city center: 28.98 km
Location of Kyiv
Country Details
- Country: Ukraine
- Official Name: Ukraine
- Capital: Kyiv
- Region: Europe
- Subregion: Eastern Europe
- Population: 44,134,693
- Area: 603,500 km²
- Languages: Ukrainian
- Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia (₴)
- Timezones: UTC+02:00
- Flag:
Has borders with:
- Belarus
- Hungary
- Moldova
- Poland
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Slovakia
Holidays in Kyiv, Ukraine
Planning a short trip? Check out the Long Weekends Calendar in Ukraine for 2026
- Новий Рік - 2026-01-01
- Міжнародний жіночий день - 2026-03-08
- Великдень - 2026-04-12
- День праці - 2026-05-01
- День перемоги над нацизмом у Другій світовій війні - 2026-05-08
- Трійця - 2026-05-31
- День Конституції - 2026-06-28
- День Української Державності - 2026-07-15
- День Незалежності - 2026-08-24
- День захисників і захисниць України - 2026-10-01
- Різдво - 2026-12-25
Daylight Saving Time in Kyiv, Ukraine
| Year | DST Start | DST End |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 30, 2025, 11:00 PM | Oct 27, 2025, 12:00 AM |
| 2026 | Mar 29, 2026, 11:00 PM | Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| 2027 | Mar 28, 2027, 11:00 PM | Nov 1, 2027, 12:00 AM |
| 2028 | Mar 26, 2028, 11:00 PM | Oct 30, 2028, 12:00 AM |
| 2029 | Mar 25, 2029, 11:00 PM | Oct 29, 2029, 12:00 AM |
| 2030 | Mar 31, 2030, 11:00 PM | Oct 28, 2030, 12:00 AM |
| 2031 | Mar 30, 2031, 11:00 PM | Oct 27, 2031, 12:00 AM |
| 2032 | Mar 28, 2032, 11:00 PM | Nov 1, 2032, 12:00 AM |
| 2033 | Mar 27, 2033, 11:00 PM | Oct 31, 2033, 12:00 AM |
| 2034 | Mar 26, 2034, 11:00 PM | Oct 30, 2034, 12:00 AM |
Museums in Kyiv, Ukraine
Мистецький арсенал
Lavrska Street, 10-12, Pechersk, Kyiv, 01010, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4342° N, 30.5527° E
Hours: Th-Su 11:00-20:00
Музей «Чорнобиль»
Khoryva Lane, 1, Podil, Kyiv, 04071, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4665° N, 30.5173° E
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00 • Su off
Національний художній музей України
Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street, 6, Klov, Kyiv, 01001, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4494° N, 30.5308° E
Hours: Mo, Tu off • Su, We-Th 10:00-17:00 • Fr 12:00-19:00 • Sa 11:00-18:00
Національний музей історії України у Другій світовій війні
Lavrska Street, 24-27, Zvirynets, Kyiv, 01015, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4269° N, 30.5637° E
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00 Sat-Su 10:00-20:00
Кирилівська церква
Oleny Telihy Street, Kurenivka, Kyiv, 04023, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4836° N, 30.4721° E
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
Національний музей медицини
Bohdana Khmelnytskoho Street, 37, Центр, Kyiv, 01054, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4471° N, 30.5054° E
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30
Війсково-історичний музей України
Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street, 30/1, Lypky, Kyiv, 01021, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4444° N, 30.5390° E
Hours: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
Музей однієї вулиці
Andriivskyi Descent, 2-В, Podil, Kyiv, 01025, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4620° N, 30.5173° E
Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-18:00
Кам'яниця київського війта
Kostiantynivska Street, 6/8, Podil, Kyiv, 04071, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4655° N, 30.5146° E
Hours: We-Su 11:00-19:00 • Mo-Tu off
Музей гетьманства
Hryhoriia Skovorody Street, 16-Б, Podil, Kyiv, 04070, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4671° N, 30.5205° E
Hours: We-Su 10:00-17:00
Музей Національного університету «Києво-Могилянська академія»
Hryhoriia Skovorody Street, 2, Podil, Kyiv, 04070, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4656° N, 30.5204° E
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00
Національний музей історії України
Volodymyrska Street, 2, Центр, Kyiv, 01025, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4583° N, 30.5161° E
Музей Івана Гончара
Lavrska Street, 19, Pechersk, Kyiv, 01015, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4323° N, 30.5576° E
Hours: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
Музей води
Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street, 1-В, Klov, Kyiv, 01008, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4526° N, 30.5316° E
Hours: We-Fr 10:00-16:00 • Sa-Su 10:00-17:00
Музей Лесі Українки
Saksahanskoho Street, 97, Nova Zabudova, Kyiv, 01033, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4400° N, 30.5008° E
Hours: We-Mo 10:00-17:00
Державний політехнічний музей
Beresteiskyi Avenue, 37 к6, Karavaievi Dachi, Kyiv, 03056, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4487° N, 30.4605° E
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:30
Музей історії туалету
Rybalska Street, 22, Pechersk, Kyiv, 01011, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4362° N, 30.5365° E
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Національний науково-природничий музей
Tereshchenkivska Street, 2, Центр, Kyiv, 01601, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4455° N, 30.5151° E
Hours: We-Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa-Su 11:00-18:00, mo-tu off
Галерея "ВИСОЦЬКИЙ"
Vozdvyzhenska Street, 40, Podil, Kyiv, 04072, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4597° N, 30.5121° E
Hours: 11:00-18:00
Аукціон ARSANI
Lypska Street, 16, Lypky, Kyiv, 01043, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.4435° N, 30.5338° E
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00