Current local time in Galati, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Galati. Galati is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Galati |
| Population | about 303,000 |
| Coordinates | 45.46° N, 28.05° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Galati 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 | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:19 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 6:54 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:44 AM | 4:26 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Galati at about 12:16 PM in mid-January, and about 1:13 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun, because Galati sits at 28.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Galati time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Galati |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Galati |
|---|---|---|
| Braila | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Buzau | 102 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Constanta | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Bacau | 152 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Ploiesti | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Chisinau, Moldova | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Bucharest | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Brasov | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- 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 Galati in?
Galati is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Galati have daylight saving time?
Galati 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 Galati when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Galati's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 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).