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What time is it in Bucharest right now?

06:02 AM
Wed, Jun 3
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Coordinates
44.43, 26.10
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About the Bucharest timezone

The current time in Bucharest, Romania is 06:02 AM (UTC+3). Bucharest observes Europe/Bucharest (UTC+2).

Bucharest is located in Romania at 44.43°N, 26.10°E. View Bucharest on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Bucharest

Sunrise
5:33 AM
Solar noon
1:13 PM
Sunset
8:53 PM
Day length
15h 20m

On Wednesday, June 3, Bucharest sees 15h 20m of daylight. The sun rises at 5:33 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:13 PM, and sets at 8:53 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Bucharest

Bucharest observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 29, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 4:00 AM local time (UTC+2 → UTC+3).
  • Sunday, October 25, 2026 — clocks fall back at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+3 → UTC+2).

During DST, business hours in Bucharest shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Bucharest, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Bucharest from around the world

Time difference between Bucharest and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–4pm in Bucharest corresponds to 10am–5pm in Dubai.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Dubai1 hour behind9am–4pm (Bucharest) = 10am–5pm (Dubai)
Berlin1 hour ahead10am–5pm (Bucharest) = 9am–4pm (Berlin)
London2 hours ahead11am–5pm (Bucharest) = 9am–3pm (London)
Singapore5 hours behind9am–12pm (Bucharest) = 2pm–5pm (Singapore)
Tokyo6 hours behind9am–11am (Bucharest) = 3pm–5pm (Tokyo)
New York7 hours ahead4pm–5pm (Bucharest) = 9am–10am (New York)
Sydney7 hours behind9am–10am (Bucharest) = 4pm–5pm (Sydney)
Los Angeles10 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Bucharest

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Bucharest and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
IstanbulTurkey447 kmsame time
AthensGreece743 kmsame time
KyivUkraine747 kmsame time
AnkaraTurkey748 kmsame time
ViennaAustria856 km1 hour behind
WarsawPoland945 km1 hour behind

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Compare Bucharest with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Bucharest right now?
The current time in Bucharest, Romania can be seen at the top of this page. Bucharest observes the Europe/Bucharest timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+2.
What timezone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest, Romania is in the Europe/Bucharest timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Bucharest?
Bucharest has a standard UTC offset of UTC+2.
Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bucharest observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Bucharest in 2026?
In 2026, Bucharest springs forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Bucharest in 2026?
In 2026, Bucharest falls back on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.