Current time in Romania

00:57:59
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Bucharest
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Time zone of Romania

The time in Romania (Bucharest) follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Romania
00:57:59
Brasília
19:57:59

How to call or schedule a meeting with Romania

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Romania; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Romania: sunrise today at 06:49 · sunset at 17:07 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Bucharest
Continent
Europe
Area
237,500 km² (91,699 sq mi)
Population
about 22 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Romanian leu (RON)
Languages
Romanian, Hungarian, Romani
Calling code
+40
Internet domain
.ro

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Romania right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Romania?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Romania changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Romania in?

Romania follows Europe/Bucharest, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Bucharest.

Does Romania have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Romania does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Romania from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Romania).

What is the capital of Romania?

The capital of Romania is Bucharest. The country covers about 237,500 km². Continent: Europe.

What currency and calling code does Romania use?

The currency is the Romanian leu (RON). To call from abroad, dial +40 before the number. Websites use the .ro domain.