Current local time in Braila, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Braila. Braila is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Braila |
| Population | about 214,000 |
| Coordinates | 45.29° N, 27.97° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Braila uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:20 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:54 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:44 AM | 4:27 PM | 8 h 43 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Braila at about 12:17 PM in mid-January, and about 1:13 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun, because Braila sits at 28.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Braila time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Braila |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Braila |
|---|---|---|
| Galati | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Buzau | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Constanta | 131 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Ploiesti | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Bacau | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Bucharest | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Brasov | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Chisinau, Moldova | 202 km (126 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Craiova
- Cluj-Napoca
- Brasov
- Constanta
- Ploiesti
- Oradea
- Bacau
- Pitesti
- Arad
- Sibiu
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
- Botosani
Questions people ask
What time zone is Braila in?
Braila is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Braila have daylight saving time?
Braila uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Braila when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Braila's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).