Time now in Romania

UTC+03:00 • Europe/Bucharest (EEST)

Your device clock is 730ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Bucharest, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

20:19:55
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Romania now

Romania 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 Romania is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Romania?

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

Main time zones in Romania

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Bucharest UTC+02:00 Bucharest, Iaşi, Iași, Sector 3, Bucharest

List of time zones used in Romania (IANA zones)

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

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Romania

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Romania depends on the region.

  • Bucharest: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Romania use daylight saving time?

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

Recent time changes in Romania

  • 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Romania was on 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Bucharest): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from EET to EEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Bucharest): EEST → EET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Romania?
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 Romania have?
Romania has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Romania use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Romania observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Romania time

To convert Romania 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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