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Time Difference: Berlin to Bucharest

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇷🇴BucharestUTC+2
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Wed, Jun 3
🇷🇴
Bucharest, Romania
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
1 hour
Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Berlin

Berlin vs Bucharest timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Bucharest (Romania) uses Europe/Bucharest at UTC+2. This means Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Bucharest

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am4pm in Berlin, which is 10am5pm in Bucharest. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinBucharestStatus
6am7amBerlin early, Bucharest early
7am8amBerlin early, Bucharest early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmBerlin evening, Bucharest evening
6pm7pmBerlin evening, Bucharest evening
7pm8pmBerlin evening, Bucharest evening
8pm9pmBerlin evening, Bucharest evening
9pm10pmBerlin evening, Bucharest late evening
10pm11pmBerlin late evening, Bucharest late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Bucharest

Both Berlin and Bucharest observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour behind year-round.

Distance between Berlin and Bucharest

Great-circle distance
1,295 km
Direct flight time
~2h 31m

Berlin and Bucharest are 1,295 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 31m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Bucharest?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Berlin is currently 1 hour behind Bucharest.
Is Berlin ahead of Bucharest?
No. Berlin is currently 1 hour behind Bucharest.
What time is it in Bucharest when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 10am in Bucharest.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Bucharest?
The best window is 9am–4pm in Berlin, which is 10am–5pm in Bucharest. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
Both Berlin and Bucharest observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Berlin and Bucharest?
Berlin and Bucharest are 1,295 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 31 minutes.