Current local time in Oradea, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Oradea. Oradea is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Bihor |
| Population | about 210,000 |
| Coordinates | 47.05° N, 21.92° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Oradea 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 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:36 AM | 9:31 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 7:18 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 8:15 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Oradea at about 12:41 PM in mid-January, and about 1:38 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 32 minutes ahead of the sun, because Oradea sits at 21.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Oradea time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Oradea |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Oradea |
|---|---|---|
| Debrecen, Hungary | 58 km (36 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Nyiregyhaza, Hungary | 103 km (64 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Arad | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Satu Mare | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Cluj-Napoca | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Baia Mare | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Miskolc, Hungary | 145 km (90 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Timisoara | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Craiova
- Cluj-Napoca
- Brasov
- Constanta
- Ploiesti
- Braila
- Bacau
- Pitesti
- Arad
- Sibiu
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
- Botosani
Questions people ask
What time zone is Oradea in?
Oradea is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Oradea have daylight saving time?
Oradea 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 Oradea when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Oradea's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 32 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).