Current Time in Romania
Romania uses Eastern European Time, with daylight saving time.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EESTUTC+3
Romania time zone
Eastern European Time
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
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IANA time zone: Europe/Bucharest.
Major cities in Romania
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Romania to New York | -7 hours | |
| Romania to London | -2 hours | |
| Romania to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Romania to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Romania to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Romania: FAQs
What time zone is Romania in?
Romania uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2), switching to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) for daylight saving time.
Does Romania observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Eastern European Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Romania and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Romania. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Bucharest, the capital?
Bucharest is on Eastern European Time, currently EEST (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Bucharest page.