Time in Chisinau now
3:03PMEET
EETUTC+2+7 h vs New York (you)Europe/Chisinau
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 3:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 4:00 AM (EEST, UTC+3)
- Next clock change: Sunday, October 31, 2027: at 4:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 3:00 AM (EET, UTC+2)
Clock rules in Chisinau
Chisinau keeps EET (UTC+2) in winter and EEST (UTC+3) in summer, the time of all of Moldova.
Local mean solar time at 28.86° E is UTC+1:55, so standard time runs 5 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:05 PM (an hour later in summer).
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Europe/Chisinau page.
Time difference from Chisinau
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Chisinau | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | Nearest capitals abroad · 360 km | 3:03 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Kyiv | Nearest capitals abroad · 400 km | 3:03 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Sofia | Nearest capitals abroad · 650 km | 3:03 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 8:03 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −7 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 5:03 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −10 h | −10 h | −10 h |
| London | World cities | 1:03 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 2:03 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 5:03 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
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Places near Chisinau
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Chisinau |
|---|---|---|
| Bender | 51 km south-east | same clock |
| Tiraspol | 61 km east | same clock |
| Iaşi RO | 97 km west | same clock |
| Bălţi | 109 km north-west | same clock |
| Odesa UA | 155 km east | same clock |
| Cheremushky UA | 155 km south-east | same clock |
| Bacău RO | 156 km west | same clock |
| Galaţi RO | 186 km south | same clock |
| Istanbul TR | 667 km south | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Belgrade RS | 694 km west | 1 h behind |
| Tbilisi GE | 1,398 km east | 2 h ahead in January, 1 h ahead in July |
Chisinau at a glance
- CountryMoldova
- Population635,994
- Coordinates47.01° N, 28.86° E
- Elevation24 m
- Time zone IDEurope/Chisinau
- Standard timeEET (UTC+2)
- Daylight saving timeEEST (UTC+3)
- Calling code+373
Questions
What time zone is Chisinau in?
Chisinau keeps EET (UTC+2) in winter and EEST (UTC+3) in summer, the time of all of Moldova. Its IANA time zone ID is Europe/Chisinau.
Does Chisinau change its clocks?
Yes. Clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March at 3:00 AM and back on the last Sunday of October at 4:00 AM, local time.
What is the time difference between Chisinau and New York?
Chisinau is 7 hours ahead of New York all year.