All of Moldova keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+2. Clocks go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Moldova at a glance
| Capital | Chișinău |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | EET, EEST |
Which time zone Moldova uses
The whole of Moldova follows one IANA time zone: Europe/Chisinau.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Chisinau | --:-- | UTC+2 | Observed | Chișinău, Tiraspol, Bălţi |
Daylight saving time in Moldova
Standard time applies across Moldova until Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour.
Clock changes in Moldova, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
Local time in the largest cities of Moldova
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chișinău | Chișinău Municipality | --:-- | Europe/Chisinau |
Time difference between Moldova and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Moldova is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Moldova
In Chișinău, daylight runs from 8 hours 30 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 54 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Moldova
These countries read the same time as Moldova today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Burundi
- Egypt Daylight saving time
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Romania Daylight saving time
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Ukraine Daylight saving time
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Moldova
- Convert a time to or from Moldova: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Chișinău to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Moldova and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Moldova have?
One: Europe/Chisinau, at UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Moldova use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Moldova and New York?
Moldova is 7 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 6 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.