What time zone is Bălcești in?

Bălcești 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/Bucharest.

When is the next clock change in Bălcești?

Clocks in Bălcești 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 Bălcești observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Bălcești?

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

Current Time in Bălcești, Comuna Bengeşti-Ciocadia, Gorj County, Romania

5:55:03 PM

17:55:03

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

Europe/Bucharest

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Bălcești

Sunrise6:54 AMSolar noon12:09 PMSunset5:24 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Romania
Administrative area: Gorj County
District: Comuna Bengeşti-Ciocadia
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Romanian Leu (RON)

Practical

Country languages: Romanian, Hungarian, Romany
Dialing code: +40
Population: 1,014
Elevation: Approximately 342 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 45° 06' N / 23° 37' E

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Clock changes in Bălcești

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: 6:54 AM
Solar noon: 12:09 PM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 30 min2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:24 AM – 5:54 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:49 AM – 6:28 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:15 AM – 7:02 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:54 AM (east, 106.4°)
Sunset: 5:24 PM (west, 253.4°)
Day length: 10 hr 30 min2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:09 PM (32.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 5:54 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 6:28 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:15 AM – 7:02 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:39 PM (east, 70.9°)
Moonset: 5:56 AM (west, 285.3°)
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
Sunday, October 25	6:54 AM	5:24 PM	10 hr 30 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	6:55 AM	5:22 PM	10 hr 27 min	2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	6:57 AM	5:20 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:58 AM	5:19 PM	10 hr 21 min	2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:59 AM	5:17 PM	10 hr 18 min	2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:01 AM	5:16 PM	10 hr 15 min	2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:02 AM	5:14 PM	10 hr 12 min	2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Romania

Mon, Nov 30, 2026St Andrew's Day
Tue, Dec 1, 2026National holiday
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bălcești in?: Bălcești 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/Bucharest.
When is the next clock change in Bălcești?: Clocks in Bălcești 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 Bălcești observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Bălcești observes daylight saving time: EEST (UTC+3) in summer and EET (UTC+2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Bălcești?: Bălcești is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer