Time Now in Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴
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Bucharest ranks
#82 for clocks changing soonest.
Lat/Long: 44.43° N, 26.1° E
Elevation: 83 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Romania
County: București
IANA Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Romania: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Romania: EEST
Bucharest is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Bucharest, Romania, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bucharest
Daylight Hours in Bucharest
Bucharest gets 15h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bucharest is at 05:43 and sunset in Bucharest is at 20:58.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 50m near the December solstice to 15h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bucharest and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bucharest right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Bucharest
What is the current local time in Bucharest?
The live local time in Bucharest is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bucharest currently observes EEST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest uses the EEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bucharest is currently on daylight saving time (EEST).
Cities Sharing Bucharest's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bucharest.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 03:18 | 05:43 | 13:21 | 17:27 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:20 | 05:44 | 13:21 | 17:27 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:21 | 05:44 | 13:21 | 17:27 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:23 | 05:45 | 13:21 | 17:26 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:25 | 05:46 | 13:21 | 17:26 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:27 | 05:47 | 13:21 | 17:26 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:29 | 05:48 | 13:21 | 17:26 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bucharest
Sunrise
in Bucharest
↑
5:43 AM
Sunset
in Bucharest
↓
8:58 PM
Day Length
15h 15m
Dawn
in Bucharest
5:07 AM
Dusk
in Bucharest
9:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bucharest
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:14
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:22
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Distances & Clock Changes in Bucharest
How Far Is Bucharest From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,499 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Paris | 1,870 km | WNW (294deg) |
| London | 2,091 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Dubai | 3,383 km | ESE (119deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,148 km | ESE (108deg) |
| New York | 7,650 km | NW (307deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,146 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,877 km | NE (49deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bucharest?
Bucharest next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bucharest's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bucharest and you would surface in the open ocean, near 44.4deg S, 153.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bucharest
What time is it in Bucharest right now?
The current local time in Bucharest is 21:05 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Bucharest follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest uses the Europe/Bucharest IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bucharest?
Is Bucharest on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bucharest is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bucharest today?
Today in Bucharest: sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset is at 20:58, giving 15h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bucharest tonight?
The moon phase over Bucharest tonight is New Moon with 0.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Bucharest?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bucharest, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.