DST Starts
Sunday, March 29, 2026
2:59 AM
UTC +02:00 → UTC +03:00
Daylight Saving Time in Bucharest
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Bucharest, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Bucharest, Romania
Europe/Bucharest
DST Ends
Sunday, October 25, 2026
3:59 AM
UTC +03:00 → UTC +02:00
Daylight Saving Time in Bucharest in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
2:59 AM
UTC +02:00UTC +03:00
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
3:59 AM
UTC +03:00UTC +02:00
DST Dates for Bucharest by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, March 26, 2023 2:59 AM | Sunday, October 29, 2023 3:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, March 31, 2024 2:59 AM | Sunday, October 27, 2024 3:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 30, 2025 2:59 AM | Sunday, October 26, 2025 3:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 29, 2026 2:59 AM | Sunday, October 25, 2026 3:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 2:59 AM | Sunday, October 31, 2027 3:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 26, 2028 2:59 AM | Sunday, October 29, 2028 3:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 25, 2029 2:59 AM | Sunday, October 28, 2029 3:59 AM |
Does Bucharest Use Daylight Saving Time?
Bucharest has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the Europe/Bucharest time zone data.
Bucharest Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Bucharest is Europe/Bucharest.
Time Zone
GMT+2
UTC +02:00
Time Zone
GMT+3
UTC +03:00
Daylight Saving Time in Bucharest FAQ
Does Bucharest observe daylight saving time?
Bucharest has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the Europe/Bucharest time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Bucharest in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Bucharest on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Bucharest in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Bucharest on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Bucharest.
Do the clocks change in Bucharest in 2026?
Yes. Bucharest has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
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