Time Bucharest - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT + 3 h (EEST) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s + 2 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s + 3 h (EEST) |
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What time is it in Bucharest?
The current time in Bucharest is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Bucharest is in Romania, in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Bucharest is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Bucharest is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Bucharest.
Time zone and clock changes in Bucharest
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +3:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | October 25, 2026 |
| Difference with London | +2:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Bucharest
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Bucharest at 07:20 and sets at 18:46 (local time), giving 11 h 26 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:03.
More about Bucharest
See the location and GPS coordinates of Bucharest, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Bucharest and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Bucharest
What time is it in Bucharest right now?
The current time in Bucharest is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and London?
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Bucharest.
Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
Bucharest is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Bucharest is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Bucharest?
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Bucharest at 07:20 and sets at 18:46 (local time), giving 11 h 26 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:03.
