Current local time in Craiova, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Craiova. Craiova is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Dolj |
| Population | about 301,000 |
| Coordinates | 44.33° N, 23.83° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Craiova 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 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| September equinox | 7:11 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:57 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 50 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Craiova at about 12:33 PM in mid-January, and about 1:30 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun, because Craiova sits at 23.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Craiova time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Craiova |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Craiova |
|---|---|---|
| Rimnicu Vilcea | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin | 99 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Pitesti | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Pleven, Bulgaria | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Sibiu | 165 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Ruse, Bulgaria | 179 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Bucharest | 181 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Sofia, Bulgaria | 187 km (116 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Cluj-Napoca
- Brasov
- Constanta
- Ploiesti
- Braila
- Oradea
- Bacau
- Pitesti
- Arad
- Sibiu
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
- Botosani
Questions people ask
What time zone is Craiova in?
Craiova is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Craiova have daylight saving time?
Craiova 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 Craiova when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Craiova's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 25 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).