Current local time in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Cluj-Napoca. Cluj-Napoca is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Cluj |
| Population | about 299,000 |
| Coordinates | 46.79° N, 23.60° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Cluj-Napoca 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 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:31 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 51 min |
| September equinox | 7:11 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 8:07 AM | 4:39 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cluj-Napoca at about 12:34 PM in mid-January, and about 1:31 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 26 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cluj-Napoca sits at 23.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Cluj-Napoca time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cluj-Napoca |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cluj-Napoca |
|---|---|---|
| Tirgu Mures | 78 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Baia Mare | 97 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Sibiu | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Satu Mare | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Oradea | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Debrecen, Hungary | 170 km (106 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Arad | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Nyiregyhaza, Hungary | 193 km (120 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Craiova
- Brasov
- Constanta
- Ploiesti
- Braila
- Oradea
- Bacau
- Pitesti
- Arad
- Sibiu
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
- Botosani
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cluj-Napoca in?
Cluj-Napoca is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Cluj-Napoca have daylight saving time?
Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cluj-Napoca's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 26 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).