Time in Moldova right now
Moldova uses Europe/Chisinau and is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 during daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the current local time in Chisinau.
- Time zone
- Europe/Chisinau
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct
- Main city
- Chisinau
- Public holidays 2026
- 13 dates
- Continent
- Europe
Sunrise and Sunset in Chisinau
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for Chisinau and update every minute. In 2026, the longest day is 15h 54m and the shortest day is 8h 30m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public Holidays in Moldova 2026
The 13 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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7JanChristmas Day (by old style)Wednesday · Passed
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8JanChristmas Day (by old style)Thursday · Passed
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8MarInternational Women's DaySunday · Passed
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12AprEasterSunday · Passed
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13AprEasterMonday · Passed
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20AprDay of RejoicingMonday · Passed
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1MayInternational Workers' Solidarity DayFriday · Passed
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9MayEurope Day; Victory Day and Commemoration of the heroes fallen for Independence of FatherlandSaturday · Passed
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1JunInternational Children's DayMonday · Passed
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27AugRepublic of Moldova Independence DayThursday · Passed
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31AugNational Language DayMonday · Passed
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25DecChristmas Day (by new style)Friday · In 100 days
Chisinau Time Compared With Other Cities
The comparison table shows how Chisinau time lines up with New York, London, New Delhi and other cities right now. Differences update when another country changes clocks.
| City | Country | Local time | From Chisinau |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Does Moldova Change Clocks?
Moldova uses daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 29 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+3 at 04:00 local time
- 25 October 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+3 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 28 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+3 at 04:00 local time
- 31 October 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+3 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
During standard time Moldova is UTC+2. During daylight saving time it is UTC+3, so the time difference with non-DST countries changes by 1 hour.
Countries on the Same Time as Chisinau
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+2, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick Answers About Time in Moldova
Short answers for Moldova time zone, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays and sunrise in Chisinau.
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What time is it in Moldova now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Chisinau. Moldova is UTC+3 on 22 September 2026.
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What time zone is Moldova in?
Moldova uses Europe/Chisinau. It is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
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Does Moldova use daylight saving time?
Moldova uses daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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What is the UTC offset in Moldova?
Moldova is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 during daylight saving time. On 22 September 2026, Chisinau is UTC+3.
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What is the time difference between Moldova and New York?
Chisinau is 7 hours ahead of New York in winter and 7 hours ahead for most of summer. The live comparison table updates when New York changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Moldova and London?
Chisinau is 2 hours ahead of London for most of the year. The table above shows the current difference in hours.
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What is the time difference between Moldova and New Delhi?
Chisinau is 3 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi in winter and 2 hours 30 minutes behind in summer. India stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
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When is the next public holiday in Moldova?
The holiday table counts down from today to the next public holiday. Moldova has 13 public holiday dates listed for 2026.
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How many public holidays does Moldova have in 2026?
Moldova has 13 public holiday dates listed for 2026. The table shows each weekday and the days left from today.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Chisinau?
Today's sunrise and sunset for Chisinau are shown in the sun section above. In 2026, daylight ranges from 8h 30m to 15h 54m.