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 Fri 13:16:36
- Arad Fri 13:16:36
- Bacău Fri 13:16:36
- Baia Mare Fri 13:16:36
- Bistriţa Fri 13:16:36
- Botoşani Fri 13:16:36
- Braşov Fri 13:16:36
- Brăila Fri 13:16:36
- Bucharest Fri 13:16:36
- Buzău Fri 13:16:36
- Cluj-Napoca Fri 13:16:36
- Constanţa Fri 13:16:36
- Craiova Fri 13:16:36
- Drobeta-Turnu Severin Fri 13:16:36
- Focșani Fri 13:16:36
- Galaţi Fri 13:16:36
- Giurgiu Fri 13:16:36
- Hunedoara Fri 13:16:36
- Iaşi Fri 13:16:36
- Miercurea-Ciuc Fri 13:16:36
- Olteniţa Fri 13:16:36
- Oradea Fri 13:16:36
- Piatra Neamţ Fri 13:16:36
- Piteşti Fri 13:16:36
- Ploieşti Fri 13:16:36
- Reşiţa Fri 13:16:36
- Râmnicu Vâlcea Fri 13:16:36
- Satu Mare Fri 13:16:36
- Sector 2 Fri 13:16:36
- Sector 3 Fri 13:16:36
- Sector 4 Fri 13:16:36
- Sector 6 Fri 13:16:36
- Sfântu Gheorghe Fri 13:16:36
- Sibiu Fri 13:16:36
- Slatina Fri 13:16:36
- Slobozia Fri 13:16:36
- Suceava Fri 13:16:36
- Timişoara Fri 13:16:36
- Tulcea Fri 13:16:36
- Turnu Măgurele Fri 13:16:36
- Târgovişte Fri 13:16:36
- Târgu Jiu Fri 13:16:36
- Târgu-Mureş Fri 13:16:36
- Vaslui Fri 13:16:36
- Voluntari Fri 13:16:36
- Zalău Fri 13:16:36
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Alba Iulia | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Arad | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Bacău | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Baia Mare | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Bistriţa | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Botoşani | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Braşov | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Brăila | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Bucharest | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Buzău | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Cluj-Napoca | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Constanţa | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Craiova | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Focșani | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Galaţi | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Giurgiu | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Hunedoara | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Iaşi | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Miercurea-Ciuc | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Olteniţa | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Oradea | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Piatra Neamţ | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Piteşti | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Ploieşti | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Reşiţa | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Satu Mare | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Sector 2 | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Sector 3 | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Sector 4 | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Sector 6 | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Sfântu Gheorghe | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Sibiu | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Slatina | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Slobozia | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Suceava | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Timişoara | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Tulcea | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Turnu Măgurele | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Târgovişte | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Târgu Jiu | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Târgu-Mureş | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Vaslui | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Voluntari | Fri 13:16:36 |
| Zalău | Fri 13:16:36 |
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 | 13:16 on Friday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | EET |
| 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+02:00.
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 = 14:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 07:00 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 13:16 on Friday 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.