Current Time in Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest currently observes Eastern European Summer Time (EET/EEST, UTC+3).
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About Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital city of Romania. It is one of the largest cities in Romania, with about 1.9 million residents. Clocks in Bucharest follow the Europe/Bucharest time zone (UTC+2). It shares this time zone with Sector 3 and Iasi. The city's primary airport carries the code BUH.
Sunrise and sunset in Bucharest
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Bucharest time zone details
Clocks in Bucharest move back 1 hour to EET (UTC+2) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone and observes Eastern European Summer Time (EET/EEST). The current UTC offset is UTC+3.
What is the current time in Bucharest?
It is currently 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in Bucharest, Romania.
Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Bucharest move back 1 hour to EET (UTC+2) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Bucharest today?
Sunrise today is at 5:51 AM and sunset at 8:52 PM — 15 hours 1 minute of daylight.
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