Time now in Moldova

UTC+03:00 • Europe/Chisinau (EEST)

Your device clock is 38ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Chisinau, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

20:53:14
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Moldova now

Moldova has one official time zone: EEST (UTC+03:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Moldova is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Moldova?

Official time in Moldova is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Moldova

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Chisinau UTC+02:00 Chisinau, Chișinău, Tiraspol, Transnistria, Bălţi, Bălți

List of time zones used in Moldova (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Chisinau UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Moldova

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Moldova depends on the region.

  • Chisinau, Chișinău: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Moldova use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Moldova observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Moldova

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Moldova was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Chisinau): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from EET to EEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Chisinau): EEST → EET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Moldova?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Moldova have?
Moldova has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Moldova use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Moldova observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Moldova time

To convert Moldova time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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