Current Time in Romania 🇷🇴
Check the current local time anywhere in Romania. Below you'll find live clocks for Romania's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Romania
- Alba Iulia Sat 13:01:16
- Arad Sat 13:01:16
- Bacău Sat 13:01:16
- Baia Mare Sat 13:01:16
- Bistriţa Sat 13:01:16
- Botoşani Sat 13:01:16
- Braşov Sat 13:01:16
- Brăila Sat 13:01:16
- Bucharest Sat 13:01:16
- Buzău Sat 13:01:16
- Cluj-Napoca Sat 13:01:16
- Constanţa Sat 13:01:16
- Craiova Sat 13:01:16
- Drobeta-Turnu Severin Sat 13:01:16
- Focșani Sat 13:01:16
- Galaţi Sat 13:01:16
- Giurgiu Sat 13:01:16
- Hunedoara Sat 13:01:16
- Iaşi Sat 13:01:16
- Miercurea-Ciuc Sat 13:01:16
- Olteniţa Sat 13:01:16
- Oradea Sat 13:01:16
- Piatra Neamţ Sat 13:01:16
- Piteşti Sat 13:01:16
- Ploieşti Sat 13:01:16
- Reşiţa Sat 13:01:16
- Râmnicu Vâlcea Sat 13:01:16
- Satu Mare Sat 13:01:16
- Sector 2 Sat 13:01:16
- Sector 3 Sat 13:01:16
- Sector 4 Sat 13:01:16
- Sector 6 Sat 13:01:16
- Sfântu Gheorghe Sat 13:01:16
- Sibiu Sat 13:01:16
- Slatina Sat 13:01:16
- Slobozia Sat 13:01:16
- Suceava Sat 13:01:16
- Timişoara Sat 13:01:16
- Tulcea Sat 13:01:16
- Turnu Măgurele Sat 13:01:16
- Târgovişte Sat 13:01:16
- Târgu Jiu Sat 13:01:16
- Târgu-Mureş Sat 13:01:16
- Vaslui Sat 13:01:16
- Voluntari Sat 13:01:16
- Zalău Sat 13:01:16
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Alba Iulia | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Arad | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Bacău | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Baia Mare | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Bistriţa | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Botoşani | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Braşov | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Brăila | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Bucharest | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Buzău | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Cluj-Napoca | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Constanţa | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Craiova | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Focșani | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Galaţi | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Giurgiu | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Hunedoara | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Iaşi | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Miercurea-Ciuc | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Olteniţa | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Oradea | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Piatra Neamţ | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Piteşti | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Ploieşti | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Reşiţa | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Satu Mare | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Sector 2 | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Sector 3 | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Sector 4 | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Sector 6 | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Sfântu Gheorghe | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Sibiu | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Slatina | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Slobozia | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Suceava | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Timişoara | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Tulcea | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Turnu Măgurele | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Târgovişte | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Târgu Jiu | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Târgu-Mureş | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Vaslui | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Voluntari | Sat 13:01:16 |
| Zalău | Sat 13:01:16 |
IANA time zones in Romania
Romania maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Europe/Bucharest EET · UTC+02:00
Does Romania have multiple time zones?
Romania is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Romania at a glance
| Current main time | 13:01 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | EEST |
| Capital | Bucharest |
| Cities tracked | 46 |
How many time zones does Romania have?
Romania keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+03:00.
Does Romania change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Romania uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Romania
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. If Romania has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Romania
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Bucharest or another major city in Romania. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Romania
The capital of Romania is Bucharest. The biggest cities in Romania include Bucharest, Sector 3, Iaşi, Sector 6 and Sector 2. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Romania has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Romania - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Romania have?
Romania uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Romania use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Romania right now?
It is about 13:01 on Saturday in the main time zone of Romania. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Romania time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Romania to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Bucharest, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Romania 🇷🇴 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | RO / ROU |
| Capital city clock | Bucharest |
| Cities shown | 46 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Bucharest time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.