Geographic position of Sibiu
Sibiu is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.8000° N, 24.1500° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,098 km (3,168 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,920 km (3,057 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,117 km (9,393 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,874 km (1,164 mi) east
Sibiu 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 Sibiu
With a population of 134,309, Sibiu ranks as the 22nd most populous city in Romania, out of 134 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Sibiu
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ / LRSB) is a major international airport serving Sibiu directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Sibiu
Sibiu 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 Sibiu
Business hours in Sibiu (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 Sibiu
Compare time in Sibiu with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sibiu in?
Sibiu 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 Sibiu at UTC+3.
What time is it in Sibiu right now?
The current local time in Sibiu is 20:58:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sibiu observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sibiu 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 Sibiu?
Sibiu is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sibiu?
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) is the airport serving Sibiu. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:37.
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