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Craiova, Dolj, Romania uses Europe/Bucharest, currently EEST (UTC+03:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
Craiova is a city in Romania, home to around 234,100 people. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇷🇴 Romania
Population
234,140
Calling code
+40
Currency
RON
Next clock change
Craiova vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:45 / 18:32
- Day length
- 10h 47m
Common questions
What time zone is Craiova in?
Craiova uses the Europe/Bucharest time zone, currently EEST (UTC+03:00).
Does Craiova observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
How many hours ahead or behind is Craiova?
Craiova is 3 hours ahead of UTC, 7 hours ahead of New York City, 2 hours ahead of London and 6 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .