Geographic position of Ploieşti
Ploieşti is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.9500° N, 26.0167° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,004 km (3,109 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,015 km (3,116 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,023 km (9,335 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,050 km (1,274 mi) east
Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti
With a population of 180,540, Ploieşti ranks as the 17th most populous city in Romania, out of 134 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ploieşti
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP / LROP) is a major international airport located about 43 km (26 mi) from Ploieşti.
Current local time at the airport is 20:59:15.
Daylight saving time changes in Ploieşti
Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti
Business hours in Ploieşti (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 Ploieşti
Compare time in Ploieşti with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ploieşti in?
Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti at UTC+3.
What time is it in Ploieşti right now?
The current local time in Ploieşti is 20:59:15 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ploieşti observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti?
Ploieşti is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ploieşti?
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) is the nearest airport to Ploieşti, located about 43 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:59:15.
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