Bucharest is located in Romania and uses the Europe/Bucharest timezone, currently GMT+3 from UTC. The clocks change on 25 October 2026 to GMT+2. Sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset at 21:39 local time. The coordinates of Bucharest are 44.43°N, 26.10°E.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bucharest in?›

Bucharest is in the Europe/Bucharest timezone, currently GMT+3 from UTC.

Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?›

Yes. Bucharest observes daylight saving time. The clocks change on 25 October 2026 to GMT+2.

What is the UTC offset for Bucharest?›

Bucharest is currently GMT+3 from UTC (GMT+3). Clocks change on 25 October 2026.