Current local time in Chisinau, Moldova
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Chisinau
Chisinau, Chișinău, Moldova uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Chisinau), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Moldova. Population: about 635,994.
| Country: | Moldova |
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| State / region: | Chișinău |
| Coordinates: | 47°00′N / 28°51′E |
| Population: | 635,994 |
| Currency: | Moldovan leu (MDL) |
| Languages: | Moldavian |
| Country calling code: | +373 |
Time zone in Chisinau
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Chisinau |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Chisinau is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 04:00 to 03:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Chisinau today
| Sunrise: | 07:32 |
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| Sunset: | 18:05 |
| Solar noon: | 12:49 |
| Day length: | 10h 32m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:01 – 18:36 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Chisinau
- London+2 hChisinau is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hChisinau is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hChisinau is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Chisinau time
What time zone is Chisinau in?
Chisinau uses the IANA time zone Europe/Chisinau (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Chisinau observe daylight saving time?
Chisinau is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Chisinau and London?
Right now Chisinau is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Chisinau and New York?
Right now Chisinau is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.