Time Now in Caracal, Romania 🇷🇴
Lat/Long: 44.12° N, 24.35° E
Elevation: 105 m above sea level
Population rank: #65 of 7,148 cities in Romania by population
County: Olt
IANA Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EEST
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
Caracal keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Being in the temperate belt, Caracal sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 105 m. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 1599 km away. Caracal ranks among the biggest cities in Romania, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Time & Daylight in Caracal
Daylight Hours in Caracal
Caracal gets 12h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Caracal is at 06:52 and sunset in Caracal is at 19:47.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 52m near the December solstice to 15h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Caracal and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Caracal right now.
Other Cities in Romania with Local Time
Cities Sharing Caracal's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Caracal.
Weather in Caracal
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Prayer Times in Caracal
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 7 Sep ● | 05:07 | 06:52 | 13:20 | 16:58 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:09 | 06:53 | 13:20 | 16:57 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 05:10 | 06:54 | 13:20 | 16:56 | 19:45 | 21:15 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:11 | 06:55 | 13:19 | 16:55 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 05:13 | 06:56 | 13:19 | 16:53 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 05:14 | 06:57 | 13:19 | 16:52 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 05:16 | 06:58 | 13:18 | 16:51 | 19:38 | 21:08 |
14-day Forecast for Caracal
Moon Phases & Times for Caracal
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
22.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 01:57
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:56
Distances & Clock Changes in Caracal
How Far Is Caracal From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,599 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Paris | 1,757 km | WNW (295deg) |
| London | 1,992 km | WNW (303deg) |
| Dubai | 3,490 km | ESE (117deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,271 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 7,558 km | NW (306deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,289 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,005 km | NE (48deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Caracal?
Caracal next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Caracal's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Caracal and you would surface in the open ocean, near 44.1deg S, 155.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Caracal
What time is it in Caracal right now?
The current local time in Caracal is 00:44 on Monday, September 07, 2026. Caracal follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
What time zone is Caracal in?
Caracal uses the Europe/Bucharest IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). 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 Caracal?
Is Caracal on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 07, 2026, Caracal has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What moon phase is visible over Caracal tonight?
Tonight the moon over Caracal is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 22.0%.
What is solar time in Caracal?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Caracal, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.