Current time in Bucharest, Romania
- Time zone
- Eastern European Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 28, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 7:07 AM · 4:52 PM
- IANA zone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Coordinates
- 44.43° N, 26.10° E
Time difference from Bucharest
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Bucharest is 2 hours ahead | 12:29 AM |
| London | Bucharest is 2 hours ahead | 12:29 AM |
| New York | Bucharest is 7 hours ahead | 7:29 PM |
| Los Angeles | Bucharest is 10 hours ahead | 4:29 PM |
| Dubai | Bucharest is 2 hours behind | 4:29 AM |
| Manila | Bucharest is 6 hours behind | 8:29 AM |
| Tokyo | Bucharest is 7 hours behind | 9:29 AM |
| Sydney | Bucharest is 9 hours behind | 11:29 AM |
Bucharest time zone: questions
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest, Romania uses Eastern European Standard Time, which is UTC+2 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Europe/Bucharest.
Does Bucharest use daylight saving time?
Yes. Bucharest uses UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and UTC?
Bucharest is 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bucharest today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Bucharest at 7:07 AM and sets at 4:52 PM, giving 9 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Bucharest?
Most offices in Bucharest open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Bucharest
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
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Other places on UTC+2 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:29 AM
- New York 7:29 PM
- Tokyo 9:29 AM
- Los Angeles 4:29 PM
- Paris 1:29 AM
- Dubai 4:29 AM
- Manila 8:29 AM
- Sydney 11:29 AM
- Chicago 6:29 PM
- Seoul 9:29 AM
- Toronto 7:29 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:29 PM
- Beijing 8:29 AM
- Berlin 1:29 AM
- San Francisco 4:29 PM
- Shanghai 8:29 AM
- Bangkok 7:29 AM
- Delhi 5:59 AM
- Moscow 3:29 AM
- Mumbai 5:59 AM
- Rome 1:29 AM
- Amsterdam 1:29 AM
- Istanbul 3:29 AM
- Las Vegas 4:29 PM