Curfew in Kyiv
Because of martial law, most regions of Ukraine have a curfew — a restriction on being outdoors without special permission during certain hours. In Kyiv, the curfew currently runs from 12:00 am to 5:00 am.
Without a special permit, you may only be outside during curfew hours in emergency situations, including:
- Going to a shelter during an air raid alert;
- Reaching a Point of Invincibility (heated resilience centers set up during outages);
- Getting home from the train station if your train is delayed and arrives after midnight — this can occasionally happen due to attacks or power outages.
If you need to be outside between 12:00 am and 5:00 am, make sure to carry an ID and be prepared to explain your situation to police or security patrols on the streets. Violating curfew without a valid reason may lead to detention or a fine.
How the city operates during curfew hours
- Most restaurants, shops, pharmacies, and other venues close by 10:00 pm.
- The metro runs until 11:00 pm, and ground public transport usually runs until about 10:30 pm. In practice, it’s safest to plan your trips so you arrive by 10:00 pm to avoid long waits or missing the last ride.
- During curfew hours, only two taxi services — Bolt and Uklon — operate, and only for emergency rides. Prices usually increase after about 11:00 pm.
How to check for curfew updates
Curfew hours may change depending on the security situation in a specific region, but this does not happen often. In Kyiv, the schedule was last changed on March 26, 2023, and has remained 12:00 am to 5:00 am since then.
If any updates are introduced, they are announced through official city channels and major news outlets.
