What time zone is Cricova in?

Cricova uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Chisinau.

When is the next clock change in Cricova?

Clocks in Cricova move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00)

Does Cricova observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Cricova observes daylight saving time: EEST (UTC+3) in summer and EET (UTC+2) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Cricova?

Cricova is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer

Current Time in Cricova, Chișinău Municipality, Moldova

2:56:09 AM

02:56:09

Monday, October 26, 2026

EET (Eastern European Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Chisinau

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Time zone details

Cricova is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Cricova

Sunrise6:38 AMSolar noon11:48 AMSunset4:57 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Moldova
Administrative area: Chișinău Municipality
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Moldovan Leu (MDL)

Practical

Country languages: Romanian, Russian, Gagauz, Turkish
Dialing code: +373
Population: 7,400
Elevation: Approximately 134 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 47° 08' N / 28° 51' E

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Clock changes in Cricova

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

3:00 AM EET4:00 AM EEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
3:00 AM EET4:00 AM EEST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
4:00 AM EEST3:00 AM EET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Solar noon: 11:48 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 20 min3 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:06 AM – 5:29 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:31 AM – 6:05 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:55 AM – 6:40 PM

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:38 AM (east, 107.5°)
Sunset: 4:57 PM (west, 252.3°)
Day length: 10 hr 20 min3 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:48 AM (30.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:06 AM – 5:29 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:31 AM – 6:05 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:55 AM – 6:40 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:38 PM (northeast, 61.5°)
Moonset: 6:59 AM (northwest, 295.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	6:38 AM	4:57 PM	10 hr 20 min	3 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	6:39 AM	4:56 PM	10 hr 16 min	3 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:41 AM	4:54 PM	10 hr 13 min	3 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:42 AM	4:53 PM	10 hr 10 min	3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:44 AM	4:51 PM	10 hr 07 min	3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:45 AM	4:49 PM	10 hr 04 min	3 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:47 AM	4:48 PM	10 hr 01 min	3 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Chișinău

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 7, 2027Orthodox Christmas

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cricova in?: Cricova uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Chisinau.
When is the next clock change in Cricova?: Clocks in Cricova move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00)
Does Cricova observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Cricova observes daylight saving time: EEST (UTC+3) in summer and EET (UTC+2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Cricova?: Cricova is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer