Observatory log
Moscow and Bucharest, compared
- 01Difference now
Moscow and Bucharest have the same time.
Moscow: MSK (UTC+3) · Bucharest: EEST (UTC+3)
Next changeFrom 25 October 2026: Bucharest is 1 hour behind Moscow.
- 02Through 2026–2027
- 1 January 2026 – 29 March 2026−1 h
- 29 March 2026 – 25 October 2026Same time
- 25 October 2026 – 28 March 2027−1 h
- 28 March 2027 – 31 October 2027Same time
- 31 October 2027 – 31 December 2027−1 h
Difference of Bucharest from Moscow. It changes on the days either place changes its clocks (dates local to that place).
- 03Shared working hours
- Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:00 in Moscow = 09:00–17:00 in Bucharest · 8 h
Counted as 09:00–17:00 local time on each place’s own working days, for the next seven days.
- 04Best time to meet
09:00–17:00 in Moscow = 09:00–17:00 in Bucharest
Inside both working days (Mon–Fri).
- 05Weekend
Moscow: Saturday and Sunday
Bucharest: Saturday and Sunday
24 hours
A day in Moscow, in Bucharest
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Questions
Asked about Moscow and Bucharest
What is the time difference between Moscow and Bucharest?
Moscow and Bucharest have the same time. This holds until 25 October 2026; then Bucharest is 1 hour behind Moscow.
What is the best time for a call between Moscow and Bucharest?
Inside both working days: Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:00 in Moscow = 09:00–17:00 in Bucharest · 8 h.
When does the time difference between Moscow and Bucharest change?
In the next 12 months it changes on: 25 October 2026 (−1 h); 28 March 2027 (Same time).