Geographic position of Bucharest
Bucharest is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.4323° N, 26.1063° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,946 km (3,073 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,073 km (3,152 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,965 km (9,299 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,075 km (1,289 mi) east
Bucharest 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 Bucharest
With a population of 1,877,155, Bucharest ranks as the 1st most populous city in Romania, out of 134 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bucharest
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU / LRBS) is a major international airport serving Bucharest directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:57:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Bucharest
Bucharest uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Bucharest. 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 Bucharest
Business hours in Bucharest (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 Bucharest
Compare time in Bucharest with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bucharest at UTC+3.
What time is it in Bucharest right now?
The current local time in Bucharest is 20:57:44 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bucharest 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 Bucharest?
Bucharest is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bucharest?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) is the airport serving Bucharest. The current local time at the airport is 20:57:44.
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