Geographic position of Craiova
Craiova is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.3167° N, 23.8000° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,933 km (3,065 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,085 km (3,160 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,952 km (9,291 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,896 km (1,178 mi) east
Craiova 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 Craiova
With a population of 234,140, Craiova ranks as the 12th most populous city in Romania, out of 134 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Craiova
Craiova International Airport (CRA / LRCV) is a major international airport serving Craiova directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:59:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Craiova
Craiova 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 Craiova
Business hours in Craiova (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 Craiova
Compare time in Craiova with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Craiova in?
Craiova 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 Craiova at UTC+3.
What time is it in Craiova right now?
The current local time in Craiova is 20:59:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Craiova observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Craiova 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 Craiova?
Craiova is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Craiova?
Craiova International Airport (CRA) is the airport serving Craiova. The current local time at the airport is 20:59:17.
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