Current Time in Bucharest, Romania
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EESTUTC+3
Bucharest time zone
Time Zone
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA: Europe/Bucharest
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
44.43° N, 26.11° E
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
7:19 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest to New York | -7 hours | |
| Bucharest to London | -2 hours | |
| Bucharest to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Bucharest to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Bucharest to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Bucharest. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Bucharest
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest is on Eastern European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Bucharest). It uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) as standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during daylight saving time.
Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 4:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Bucharest. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bucharest?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 7:19 PM local time, giving 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Romania on the same time as Bucharest?
Yes. Romania uses a single time zone, so Bucharest has the same local time as the rest of the country.