Overview: Time in Romania
Romania uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) and is among the easternmost EU member states. As part of the EU, it follows the bloc's DST schedule.
Time Zone Breakdown
| Zone Name | UTC Offset | DST |
|---|---|---|
| EET | UTC+2 | Yes (varies) |
| EEST | UTC+3 | Yes (varies) |
Daylight Saving Time in Romania
Romania observes Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
Major Cities and Their Time Zones
The following cities in Romania have dedicated time pages with live clocks, UTC offset details, and DST information:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Romania have?
Romania has 2 primary time zone(s): EET (UTC+2) in winter, EEST (UTC+3) in summer. This can make scheduling across different regions of the country more complex.
Does Romania observe Daylight Saving Time?
Romania observes Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
What time zone is the capital of Romania in?
The capital, Bucharest, uses the Europe/Bucharest timezone. You can see the live current time for the capital and other major cities via the city pages linked on this page.