Time Now in Craiova, Romania 🇷🇴
Lat/Long: 44.32° N, 23.8° E
Elevation: 105 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 7,148 cities in Romania by population
County: Dolj
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
Local time in Craiova runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Europe/Bucharest). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Craiova sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Craiova sits at a modest 105 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 1603 km away. Craiova ranks among the biggest cities in Romania, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Craiova gets 12h 49m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:56 and sunset at 19:46.
Time & Daylight in Craiova
Daylight Hours in Craiova
Craiova gets 12h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Craiova is at 06:56 and sunset in Craiova is at 19:46.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 50m near the December solstice to 15h 31m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 9 Sep ● | 05:12 | 06:56 | 13:22 | 16:58 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:13 | 06:57 | 13:21 | 16:57 | 19:46 | 21:16 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 05:15 | 06:58 | 13:21 | 16:56 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 05:16 | 06:59 | 13:21 | 16:54 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 05:17 | 07:00 | 13:20 | 16:53 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 05:19 | 07:02 | 13:20 | 16:52 | 19:38 | 21:08 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:20 | 07:03 | 13:20 | 16:51 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Craiova
Sunrise
in Craiova
↑
6:56 AM
Sunset
in Craiova
↓
7:46 PM
Day Length
12h 49m
Dawn
in Craiova
6:26 AM
Dusk
in Craiova
8:16 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Craiova
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:56
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 19:19
Distances & Clock Changes in Craiova
How Far Is Craiova From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,603 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Paris | 1,708 km | WNW (295deg) |
| London | 1,943 km | WNW (303deg) |
| Dubai | 3,539 km | ESE (116deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,319 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 7,510 km | NW (306deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,325 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,022 km | NE (48deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Craiova?
Craiova next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Craiova's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Craiova and you would surface in the open ocean, near 44.3deg S, 156.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Craiova
What time is it in Craiova right now?
The current local time in Craiova is 23:50 on Wednesday, September 09, 2026. Craiova follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
What time zone is Craiova in?
Craiova 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 Craiova?
Is Craiova on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 09, 2026, Craiova has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Craiova today?
Craiova sees sunrise at 06:56 and sunset at 19:46 today, giving 12h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Craiova tonight?
Over Craiova tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 2.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Craiova?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Craiova, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.