Geographic position of Orhei
Orhei is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.3850° N, 28.8254° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,275 km (3,278 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,744 km (2,948 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,294 km (9,503 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,173 km (1,350 mi) east
Orhei 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 Orhei
With a population of 24,918, Orhei ranks as the 10th most populous city in Moldova, out of 22 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Orhei
Chişinău International Airport (RMO / LUKK) is a major international airport located about 52 km (32 mi) from Orhei.
Current local time at the airport is 21:00:39.
Daylight saving time changes in Orhei
Orhei 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 Orhei
Business hours in Orhei (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 Orhei
Compare time in Orhei with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Orhei in?
Orhei 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 Orhei at UTC+3.
What time is it in Orhei right now?
The current local time in Orhei is 21:00:39 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Orhei observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Orhei 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 Orhei?
Orhei is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Orhei?
Chişinău International Airport (RMO) is the nearest airport to Orhei, located about 52 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:00:39.
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