Current Time in Bucharest
12:58:05 AM
Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time zoneEastern European Summer TimeEurope/Bucharest
- UTC offsetUTC+3
- Daylight saving timeIn effect until October 25, 2026
Bucharest observes daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC+2. Bucharest is 7 h ahead of New York.
Time difference between Bucharest and other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 05:58 PM | −7 h |
| Los Angeles | 02:58 PM | −10 h |
| Mexico City | 03:58 PM | −9 h |
| São Paulo | 06:58 PM | −6 h |
| London | 10:58 PM | −2 h |
| Paris | 11:58 PM | −1 h |
| Berlin | 11:58 PM | −1 h |
| Kyiv | 12:58 AM | 0 |
| Moscow | 12:58 AM | 0 |
| Istanbul | 12:58 AM | 0 |
| Dubai | 01:58 AM | +1 h |
| Riyadh | 12:58 AM | 0 |
| New Delhi | 03:28 AM | +2 h 30 min |
| Bangkok | 04:58 AM | +4 h |
| Beijing | 05:58 AM | +5 h |
| Tokyo | 06:58 AM | +6 h |
| Sydney | 08:58 AM | +8 h |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest uses Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3).
Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
Bucharest observes daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC+2.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and New York?
Bucharest is 7 h ahead of New York.