Time zone in Bucharest
- Time zone: Eastern European Summer Time (GMT+3)
- UTC offset right now: UTC+3
- IANA time zone ID: Europe/Bucharest
- Country: Romania
Daylight saving time
Bucharest observes daylight saving time. Right now it is on Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3).
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks in Bucharest go back one hour, to UTC+2.
- On Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks in Bucharest go forward one hour, to UTC+3.
Bucharest compared to other cities
| City | Time now | vs. Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| New York | — | 7 hrs behind |
| Los Angeles | — | 10 hrs behind |
| Chicago | — | 8 hrs behind |
| London | — | 2 hrs behind |
| Paris | — | 1 hr behind |
| Dubai | — | 1 hr ahead |
| Mumbai | — | 2 hrs 30 min ahead |
| Tokyo | — | 6 hrs ahead |
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