Current local time in Pitesti, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Pitesti. Pitesti is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Arges |
| Population | about 169,000 |
| Coordinates | 44.86° N, 24.88° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Pitesti 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 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 7:07 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:54 AM | 4:41 PM | 8 h 46 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Pitesti at about 12:29 PM in mid-January, and about 1:26 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun, because Pitesti sits at 24.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Pitesti time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Pitesti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pitesti |
|---|---|---|
| Rimnicu Vilcea | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Ploiesti | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Craiova | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Brasov | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Bucharest | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Sibiu | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Ruse, Bulgaria | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Buzau | 155 km (97 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Craiova
- Cluj-Napoca
- Brasov
- Constanta
- Ploiesti
- Braila
- Oradea
- Bacau
- Arad
- Sibiu
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
- Botosani
Questions people ask
What time zone is Pitesti in?
Pitesti is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Pitesti have daylight saving time?
Pitesti 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 Pitesti when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Pitesti's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 20 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).