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 Sun 05:49:33
- Arad Sun 05:49:33
- Bacău Sun 05:49:33
- Baia Mare Sun 05:49:33
- Bistriţa Sun 05:49:33
- Botoşani Sun 05:49:33
- Braşov Sun 05:49:33
- Brăila Sun 05:49:33
- Bucharest Sun 05:49:33
- Buzău Sun 05:49:33
- Cluj-Napoca Sun 05:49:33
- Constanţa Sun 05:49:33
- Craiova Sun 05:49:33
- Drobeta-Turnu Severin Sun 05:49:33
- Focșani Sun 05:49:33
- Galaţi Sun 05:49:33
- Giurgiu Sun 05:49:33
- Hunedoara Sun 05:49:33
- Iaşi Sun 05:49:33
- Miercurea-Ciuc Sun 05:49:33
- Olteniţa Sun 05:49:33
- Oradea Sun 05:49:33
- Piatra Neamţ Sun 05:49:33
- Piteşti Sun 05:49:33
- Ploieşti Sun 05:49:33
- Reşiţa Sun 05:49:33
- Râmnicu Vâlcea Sun 05:49:33
- Satu Mare Sun 05:49:33
- Sector 2 Sun 05:49:33
- Sector 3 Sun 05:49:33
- Sector 4 Sun 05:49:33
- Sector 6 Sun 05:49:33
- Sfântu Gheorghe Sun 05:49:33
- Sibiu Sun 05:49:33
- Slatina Sun 05:49:33
- Slobozia Sun 05:49:33
- Suceava Sun 05:49:33
- Timişoara Sun 05:49:33
- Tulcea Sun 05:49:33
- Turnu Măgurele Sun 05:49:33
- Târgovişte Sun 05:49:33
- Târgu Jiu Sun 05:49:33
- Târgu-Mureş Sun 05:49:33
- Vaslui Sun 05:49:33
- Voluntari Sun 05:49:33
- Zalău Sun 05:49:33
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Alba Iulia | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Arad | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Bacău | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Baia Mare | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Bistriţa | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Botoşani | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Braşov | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Brăila | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Bucharest | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Buzău | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Cluj-Napoca | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Constanţa | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Craiova | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Focșani | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Galaţi | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Giurgiu | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Hunedoara | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Iaşi | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Miercurea-Ciuc | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Olteniţa | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Oradea | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Piatra Neamţ | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Piteşti | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Ploieşti | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Reşiţa | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Satu Mare | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Sector 2 | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Sector 3 | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Sector 4 | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Sector 6 | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Sfântu Gheorghe | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Sibiu | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Slatina | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Slobozia | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Suceava | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Timişoara | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Tulcea | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Turnu Măgurele | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Târgovişte | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Târgu Jiu | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Târgu-Mureş | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Vaslui | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Voluntari | Sun 05:49:33 |
| Zalău | Sun 05:49:33 |
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 | 05:49 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| 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 05:49 on Sunday 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.