About the time in Moldova
Moldova uses one time zone, Europe/Chisinau. Right now it is EEST there, which is UTC+03:00. Clocks change for daylight saving time.
- Time zones
- Eastern European Standard Time (EET), UTC+02:00
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+03:00
- UTC offset
- UTC+02:00 / UTC+03:00 (changes during the year)
- Daylight saving
- Yes
- Clock changes 2026
- Forward 1 hour on Sunday 29 March at 03:00 local time (to 04:00)
Back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October at 04:00 local time (to 03:00)
- Clock changes 2027
- Forward 1 hour on Sunday 28 March at 03:00 local time (to 04:00)
Back 1 hour on Sunday 31 October at 04:00 local time (to 03:00)
- Difference from you
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- IANA time zone
Europe/Chisinau
Time difference from Moldova
How far ahead or behind Moldova other major cities are right now.
Questions about the time in Moldova
What time zone is Moldova in?
Moldova uses the Europe/Chisinau time zone. It switches between Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+02:00) and Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03:00) for daylight saving time.
Does Moldova observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 29 March at 03:00 local time (to 04:00), and go back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October at 04:00 local time (to 03:00). In 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 28 March at 03:00 local time (to 04:00), and go back 1 hour on Sunday 31 October at 04:00 local time (to 03:00).
What is the UTC offset in Moldova?
Moldova is at UTC+02:00 or UTC+03:00, depending on the time of year.
What is the time difference between Moldova and London?
Moldova is currently 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change by an hour for a few weeks a year, when one place starts or ends daylight saving time and the other does not.