Current Time 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: 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
Daylight Hours in Craiova
Craiova gets 15h 28m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 21:08.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 50m near the December solstice to 15h 31m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Craiova and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Craiova right now.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 03:08 | 05:40 | 13:24 | 17:31 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:08 | 05:40 | 13:24 | 17:32 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:07 | 05:40 | 13:24 | 17:32 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:07 | 05:40 | 13:24 | 17:32 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:06 | 05:40 | 13:25 | 17:32 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:06 | 05:40 | 13:25 | 17:33 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:06 | 05:40 | 13:25 | 17:33 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Craiova
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
19.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:55
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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 11:58 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Craiova follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
What time zone is Craiova in?
Craiova 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 Craiova?
Is Craiova on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Craiova is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Craiova tonight?
The moon phase over Craiova tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.8% 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.