Geographic position of Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.7667° N, 23.6000° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,206 km (3,235 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,813 km (2,991 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,225 km (9,460 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,800 km (1,118 mi) east
Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca
With a population of 286,598, Cluj-Napoca ranks as the 8th most populous city in Romania, out of 134 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Cluj-Napoca
Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ / LRCL) is a major international airport serving Cluj-Napoca directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:59:42.
Daylight saving time changes in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca
Business hours in Cluj-Napoca (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 Cluj-Napoca
Compare time in Cluj-Napoca with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cluj-Napoca in?
Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca at UTC+3.
What time is it in Cluj-Napoca right now?
The current local time in Cluj-Napoca is 20:59:42 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cluj-Napoca observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cluj-Napoca?
Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) is the airport serving Cluj-Napoca. The current local time at the airport is 20:59:42.
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