Current local time in Bucharest, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Bucharest. Bucharest is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Bucharest |
| Population | about 1.8 million |
| Coordinates | 44.43° N, 26.10° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Bucharest 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 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:31 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 7:02 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:48 AM | 4:38 PM | 8 h 49 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bucharest at about 12:24 PM in mid-January, and about 1:21 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 16 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bucharest sits at 26.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Bucharest time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Ploiesti | 57 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Ruse, Bulgaria | 65 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Buzau | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Pitesti | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Brasov | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Rimnicu Vilcea | 155 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Pleven, Bulgaria | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Braila | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Craiova
- Cluj-Napoca
- Brasov
- Constanta
- Ploiesti
- Braila
- Oradea
- Bacau
- Pitesti
- Arad
- Sibiu
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
- Botosani
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Bucharest have daylight saving time?
Bucharest 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 Bucharest when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bucharest's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 16 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).