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Time in Moldova Now
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Current Local Time in Moldova Now
The current time in Moldova follows Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) during standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during daylight saving time. The entire country shares one national time zone, aligned with Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece.
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IANA Time Zone:
Europe/ChisinauUTC Offset: UTC +2 (standard), UTC +3 (DST)
Moldova time zone
Moldova uses a single national time zone that applies uniformly across all regions.
| Time Zone | Example City | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern European Time (EET) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) | Chișinău | UTC +2 / +3 (DST) |
Moldova’s clock matches the same schedule as most Eastern European countries.
Daylight Saving Time in Moldova
DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour
DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour
Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time in coordination with the European Union’s DST calendar, even though it is not an EU member state.
To keep track of these time changes or future transitions, visit the calendar or use the event countdown timer.
Major cities in Moldova & their time
| City | Time Zone | Typical Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Chișinău | EET / EEST | UTC +2 / +3 |
| Bălți | EET / EEST | UTC +2 / +3 |
| Tiraspol | EET / EEST | UTC +2 / +3 |
| Bender | EET / EEST | UTC +2 / +3 |
| Cahul | EET / EEST | UTC +2 / +3 |
All Moldovan cities observe the same EET/EEST schedule across the country.
Quick facts — Moldova time
Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)
Capital city: Chișinău
Default time zone: Eastern European Time (EET)
DST observed: Yes (March–October)
IANA ID:
Europe/ChisinauUTC offsets: UTC +2 (standard), UTC +3 (DST)
For verified background, see 👉 Time in Moldova — Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Moldova use?
Moldova uses one official time zone that covers the entire country.
Does Moldova observe Daylight Saving Time?
Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
What is Moldova’s official time zone?
Moldova uses Eastern European Time (EET) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) in summer.
What are Moldova’s UTC offsets?
Moldova uses UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Do neighboring countries share Moldova’s time?
Moldova shares the same EET/EEST schedule as Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece.
What is Moldova’s IANA time zone ID?
Moldova uses the IANA identifier Europe/Chisinau for all regions.
How can I compare Moldova’s time to another city?
You can compare Moldova’s time with other regions using the time converter tool.