Current local time in Chisinau, Moldova
The live clock above shows the time in Chisinau. Chisinau is in the Europe/Chisinau time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Moldova |
|---|---|
| Region | Chisinau |
| Population | about 662,000 |
| Coordinates | 47.01° N, 28.86° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Chisinau |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Chisinau 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 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:09 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 6:50 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 7:47 AM | 4:17 PM | 8 h 30 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chisinau at about 12:13 PM in mid-January, and about 1:10 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chisinau sits at 28.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Chisinau time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chisinau |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chisinau |
|---|---|---|
| Tiraspol | 62 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Iasi, Romania | 99 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Balti | 110 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Odessa, Ukraine | 152 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Bacau, Romania | 155 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Galati, Romania | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Botosani, Romania | 185 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Piatra-Neamt, Romania | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Moldova
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chisinau in?
Chisinau is in the Europe/Chisinau time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Chisinau have daylight saving time?
Chisinau 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 Chisinau when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chisinau's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 5 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).