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Current Time in Bucharest, Romania

Q: What timezone is Bucharest in?

Bucharest is in the EET/EEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Bucharest. The UTC offset is +2:00 in winter and +3:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Bucharest?

Bucharest's UTC offset is UTC+2:00 in winter and UTC+3:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Bucharest in?

Bucharest is located in Europe. It is the 1.8 million population city in Romania.

Romania · EET/EEST · UTC+2:00 / UTC+3:00 (DST)

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Europe/Bucharest

Bucharest Timezone Details

Timezone	EET/EEST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+2:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC+3:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Europe/Bucharest
Country	Romania
Population	1.8 million

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About Bucharest Time Zone (EET/EEST)

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Romania joined the EU in 2007.

Key fact: Bucharest is in the same timezone as Helsinki, Athens, and Cairo.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bucharest Time

What time is it in Bucharest right now? +

The current time in Bucharest, Romania is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Bucharest is in the EET/EEST timezone (UTC+2:00 in winter, UTC+3:00 in summer).

What timezone is Bucharest in? +

Bucharest is in the EET/EEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Bucharest. The UTC offset is +2:00 in winter and +3:00 in summer.

Does Bucharest observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Bucharest observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +2:00; in summer it is +3:00.

What is the UTC offset for Bucharest? +

Bucharest's UTC offset is UTC+2:00 in winter and UTC+3:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and London? +

Bucharest (EET/EEST) is UTC+2:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Bucharest is in the same timezone as Helsinki, Athens, and Cairo.

How do I convert Bucharest time to UTC? +

To convert Bucharest time to UTC, subtract UTC+2:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Bucharest and the UTC offset is UTC+2:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Bucharest in? +

Bucharest is located in Europe. It is the 1.8 million population city in Romania.

What is the IANA timezone name for Bucharest? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Bucharest is Europe/Bucharest. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Bucharest today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Bucharest are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Bucharest's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Bucharest? +

Sunset times in Bucharest are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Bucharest? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Henri Coandă International (OTP) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Bucharest to London, Bucharest to New York, Bucharest to Dubai, Bucharest to Tokyo.