Romania · Europe/Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Bucharest's time against major cities around the world, and check Romania's public holidays.
Bucharest vs the World
Current time difference between Bucharest, Romania and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Bucharest |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:22 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:22 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:22 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:52 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:22 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:22 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:22 AM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Bucharest (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Bucharest, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Bucharest | 5:00 PM in Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Romania
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Anul Nou | public |
| Jan 24 | Union Day | Ziua Unirii | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Vinerea Mare | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | A doua zi de Paște | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Ziua Muncii | public |
| May 20 | Whit Monday | A doua zi de Rusalii | public |
| Jun 1 | Children's Day | Ziua Copilului | public |
| Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Adormirea Maicii Domnului | public |
| Nov 30 | St. Andrew's Day | Sfântul Andrei | public |
| Dec 1 | National Day | Ziua Națională | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Crăciunul | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | A doua zi de Crăciun | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest, Romania is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone (UTC+02:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Bucharest right now?
The current local time in Bucharest is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Bucharest's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Bucharest moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Bucharest's UTC / GMT offset?
Bucharest is in Europe/Bucharest (UTC+02:00), switching to UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and India?
Bucharest (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and New York?
Bucharest (UTC+02:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Bucharest's airport code?
Bucharest's main airport is OTP — the IATA code many people use when searching for Bucharest time.