Current local time in Constanta, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Constanta. Constanta is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Constanta |
| Population | about 285,000 |
| Coordinates | 44.20° N, 28.61° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Constanta 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 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:21 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| September equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:37 AM | 4:29 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Constanta at about 12:14 PM in mid-January, and about 1:11 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Constanta sits at 28.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Constanta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Constanta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Constanta |
|---|---|---|
| Varna, Bulgaria | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Braila | 131 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Galati | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Buzau | 178 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Bucharest | 201 km (125 mi) | same time |
| Burgas, Bulgaria | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Ruse, Bulgaria | 214 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Ploiesti | 220 km (137 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Craiova
- Cluj-Napoca
- Brasov
- Ploiesti
- Braila
- Oradea
- Bacau
- Pitesti
- Arad
- Sibiu
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
- Botosani
Questions people ask
What time zone is Constanta in?
Constanta is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Constanta have daylight saving time?
Constanta 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 Constanta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Constanta's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 6 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).