Current Time in Gherla, Romania 🇷🇴
Lat/Long: 47.03° N, 23.92° E
Elevation: 250 m above sea level
Population rank: #91 of 7,148 cities in Romania by population
County: Cluj County
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
The time now in Gherla, Romania is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Gherla currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Gherla sits in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+02:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Gherla sits at a modest 250 m above sea level. Gherla is fairly isolated: even Moscow lies some 1354 km off. A major centre in Romania, Gherla keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Gherla at 07:43 and sets at 18:35, giving 10h 51m of daylight today.
Gherla Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Gherla
Gherla gets 10h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gherla is at 07:43 and sunset in Gherla is at 18:35.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 30m near the December solstice to 15h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gherla and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gherla right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Romania
Cities Sharing Gherla's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gherla.
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Prayer Times in Gherla
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:58 | 07:43 | 13:09 | 16:04 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:00 | 07:44 | 13:09 | 16:03 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:01 | 07:46 | 13:09 | 16:02 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:03 | 07:47 | 13:09 | 16:00 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:04 | 07:48 | 13:09 | 15:59 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:05 | 07:50 | 13:09 | 15:57 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:07 | 07:51 | 13:08 | 15:56 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
14-day Forecast for Gherla
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gherla
Sunrise
in Gherla
↑
7:43 AM
Sunset
in Gherla
↓
6:35 PM
Day Length
10h 51m
Dawn
in Gherla
7:12 AM
Dusk
in Gherla
7:06 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Gherla
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:36
Distances & Clock Changes in Gherla
How Far Is Gherla From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,354 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 1,614 km | WNW (285deg) |
| London | 1,805 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Dubai | 3,674 km | ESE (120deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,397 km | ESE (108deg) |
| New York | 7,344 km | NW (305deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,232 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,813 km | NE (48deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gherla?
Gherla next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gherla's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gherla and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.0deg S, 156.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gherla
What time is it in Gherla right now?
The current local time in Gherla is 20:26 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Gherla follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
What time zone is Gherla in?
Gherla runs on the Europe/Bucharest IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gherla?
Is Gherla on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gherla is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gherla today?
In Gherla today the sun rises at 07:43 and sets at 18:35, giving 10h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gherla tonight?
Over Gherla tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 32.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Gherla?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gherla, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.