diff --git a/gems/aws-sdk-ec2/lib/aws-sdk-ec2/instance.rb b/gems/aws-sdk-ec2/lib/aws-sdk-ec2/instance.rb
index bd5b595b7b8..faf358a7919 100644
--- a/gems/aws-sdk-ec2/lib/aws-sdk-ec2/instance.rb
+++ b/gems/aws-sdk-ec2/lib/aws-sdk-ec2/instance.rb
@@ -52,6 +52,12 @@ def instance_type
       data[:instance_type]
     end
 
+    # Region which is associated with the instance
+    # @return [String]
+    def current_region
+      data.placement.availability_zone.chop
+    end
+
     # The kernel associated with this instance, if applicable.
     # @return [String]
     def kernel_id