What is the time difference between Bucharest and London?

London is 2 hours behind Bucharest right now.

When is the next public holiday in Bucharest?

St. Andrew's Day, on Monday 30 November 2026.

When do working hours in Bucharest overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Bucharest's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Bucharest time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Bucharest's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Bucharest time).

Current Time in Bucharest, Romania — EET

UTC+02:00Standard timeEurope/Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania

07:47:51 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Bucharest, Romania is 7:47 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Bucharest is on standard time, EET (UTC+02:00); clocks go forward on 28 March 2027.

Pronunciation

Bucharest

Time zone and daylight saving time in Bucharest

Time zone (IANA): Europe/Bucharest
Current offset: EET (UTC+02:00)
Daylight saving: Standard time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+02:00 and UTC+03:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 03:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 04:00, from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:58 AM

Sunset

04:59 PM

Day length

10h 2m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:59 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 8h 50m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 15h 33m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Bucharest	Overlap with Bucharest
New York	12:47	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
London	17:47	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Berlin	18:47	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Paris	18:47	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:47	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:47	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Bucharest

In 25 days
Sfântul Andrei (St. Andrew's Day)
Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Public
In 26 days
Ziua Națională/Marea Unire (National Day/Great Union)
Tue, Dec 1, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Crăciunul (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public

Airports near Bucharest

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport BBU8 km straight-line
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport OTP16 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 03:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 04:00, from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and London?: London is 2 hours behind Bucharest right now.
When is the next public holiday in Bucharest?: St. Andrew's Day, on Monday 30 November 2026.
When do working hours in Bucharest overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Bucharest's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Bucharest time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Bucharest's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Bucharest time).

Time in other cities, compared with Bucharest

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