Current Time in Chisinau, Moldova 🇲🇩
Lat/Long:
47.01° N,
28.86° E
Population: 680,000
Country:
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Moldova
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Chisinau
UTC Offset:
+02:00
Timezone:
EET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: EEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Moldova:
EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Moldova:
EEST
Time in Chisinau — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Chisinau's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Chisinau right now?
The current local time in Chisinau, Moldova is 05:28 (Sunday, August 09, 2026). Chisinau observes the Europe/Chisinau time zone, which is UTC+3 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Chisinau use?
Chisinau uses Europe/Chisinau, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Chisinau.
Does Chisinau observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Chisinau currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Chisinau time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Chisinau?
Right now Chisinau is at UTC+3. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Chisinau observes DST.
When does the day change in Chisinau?
Midnight in Chisinau occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Chisinau zone. Since Chisinau is at UTC+3, the date here is ahead of UTC by 3 hours.