Geographic position of Cahul
Cahul is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.9046° N, 28.1952° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,110 km (3,175 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,909 km (3,050 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,129 km (9,401 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,184 km (1,357 mi) east
Cahul 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 Cahul
With a population of 34,492, Cahul ranks as the 6th most populous city in Moldova, out of 22 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Cahul
Bacău George Enescu International Airport (BCM / LRBC) is a major international airport located about 120 km (75 mi) from Cahul.
Current local time at the airport is 21:00:48.
Daylight saving time changes in Cahul
Cahul 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 Cahul
Business hours in Cahul (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 Cahul
Compare time in Cahul with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cahul in?
Cahul 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 Cahul at UTC+3.
What time is it in Cahul right now?
The current local time in Cahul is 21:00:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cahul observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cahul 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 Cahul?
Cahul is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cahul?
Bacău George Enescu International Airport (BCM) is the nearest airport to Cahul, located about 120 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:00:48.
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