Geographic position of Bălţi
Bălţi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.7629° N, 27.9285° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,317 km (3,304 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,702 km (2,922 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,336 km (9,529 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,090 km (1,299 mi) east
Bălţi lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Bălţi
With a population of 125,000, Bălţi ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Moldova, out of 22 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bălţi
Iaşi International Airport (IAS / LRIA) is a major international airport located about 69 km (43 mi) from Bălţi.
Current local time at the airport is 21:00:48.
Daylight saving time changes in Bălţi
Bălţi uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Chisinau. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Bălţi
Business hours in Bălţi (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bălţi
Compare time in Bălţi with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bălţi in?
Bălţi follows the Europe/Chisinau time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bălţi at UTC+3.
What time is it in Bălţi right now?
The current local time in Bălţi is 21:00:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bălţi observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bălţi is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bălţi?
Bălţi is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bălţi?
Iaşi International Airport (IAS) is the nearest airport to Bălţi, located about 69 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:00:48.
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