Chisinau, Moldova
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Time in Chisinau, Moldova right now
Chisinau is the capital of Moldova. Clocks follow the Europe/Chisinau time zone: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July; the change is daylight saving time.
About 635,994 people set their clocks to this time in Chisinau alone.
Live clock for Chisinau
Local times come from your browser's IANA time zone data.
Chisinau time compared with UTC
Chisinau runs UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. When it is 12:00 UTC the clock in Chisinau reads 14:00 in January and 15:00 in July.
| UTC | Chisinau in January | Chisinau in July |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 23:00 | 00:00 next day |
When the clocks change in Chisinau
Clocks in Chisinau change twice a year for daylight saving time. Each row gives the date, the reading the clock shows as it changes, and what it jumps to.
| Date | Change | Clocks | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Forward one hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Back one hour | 03:00 to 02:00 | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Forward one hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Back one hour | 03:00 to 02:00 | UTC+2 |
Computed from the IANA time zone database, the same source your operating system uses. Dates in future years follow the rules in force today; daylight saving law is set by governments and does change, sometimes at a few months' notice.
Time difference from Chisinau
| City | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 7 hours behind Chisinau | 7 hours behind Chisinau |
| London | 2 hours behind Chisinau | 2 hours behind Chisinau |
| Paris | 1 hour behind Chisinau | 1 hour behind Chisinau |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead of Chisinau | 1 hour ahead of Chisinau |
| Mumbai | 3:30 hours ahead of Chisinau | 2:30 hours ahead of Chisinau |
| Singapore | 6 hours ahead of Chisinau | 5 hours ahead of Chisinau |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead of Chisinau | 6 hours ahead of Chisinau |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead of Chisinau | 7 hours ahead of Chisinau |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind Chisinau | 10 hours behind Chisinau |
| Sao Paulo | 5 hours behind Chisinau | 6 hours behind Chisinau |
Sunrise and sunset in Chisinau through the year
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 06:07 | 18:16 | 12 h 09 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 05:09 | 21:03 | 15 h 54 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 06:51 | 19:03 | 12 h 12 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 07:47 | 16:17 | 8 h 30 m |
Computed for Chisinau's own coordinates with standard NOAA solar equations. Full twilight and golden hour detail lives on the Chisinau sunrise and sunset page.
Common questions about time in Chisinau
What time zone is Chisinau in?
Chisinau uses the Europe/Chisinau time zone: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
Does Chisinau observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks shift between UTC+2 and UTC+3 each year. In 2026 the clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29 at 02:00, and back on Sunday, October 25 at 03:00.
What is the time difference between Chisinau and New York City?
In January, New York City is 7 hours behind Chisinau; in July it is 7 hours behind Chisinau. The table above lists more cities.
City data from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Live times come from your browser's IANA time zone data; sun times use standard NOAA solar equations at Chisinau's coordinates.