Current time in Bucharest
Romania
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Time zone
Europe/Bucharest
UTC offset
GMT+3
Abbreviation
EEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
44.43, 26.10
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Bucharest
Bucharest uses Europe/Bucharest. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+2 (EET) in winter and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Bucharest
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +7h |
| London · United Kingdom | +2h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +10h |
| Paris · France | +1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −1h |
| Mumbai · India | −2h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −6h |
| Sydney · Australia | −7h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Bucharest
The longest day brings about 15h 32m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 50m.
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Bucharest in?
- Bucharest is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, currently UTC+3 (EEST).
- Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Bucharest move between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST).
- What is the time difference between Bucharest and New York?
- Bucharest is 7h ahead of New York.