Current local time in Sibiu, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Sibiu. Sibiu is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Sibiu |
| Population | about 154,000 |
| Coordinates | 45.80° N, 24.14° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Sibiu 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 | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:33 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 7:09 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:01 AM | 4:41 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sibiu at about 12:32 PM in mid-January, and about 1:29 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sibiu sits at 24.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Sibiu time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sibiu |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sibiu |
|---|---|---|
| Rimnicu Vilcea | 79 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Tirgu Mures | 91 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Brasov | 115 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Cluj-Napoca | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Pitesti | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Craiova | 165 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin | 172 km (107 mi) | same time |
| Ploiesti | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Craiova
- Cluj-Napoca
- Brasov
- Constanta
- Ploiesti
- Braila
- Oradea
- Bacau
- Pitesti
- Arad
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
- Botosani
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sibiu in?
Sibiu is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Sibiu have daylight saving time?
Sibiu 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 Sibiu when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sibiu's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 23 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).