Offset
The time difference between Bucharest and Frankfurt am Main is 1 hour.
Bucharest (EEST) is ahead of Frankfurt am Main (CEST).
EEST: UTC+3
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Bucharest (9 AM–4 PM in Frankfurt am Main).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Bucharest (12:00 PM Frankfurt am Main).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Romania
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Saint John the BaptistWed, Jan 7
- Union Day/Small UnionSat, Jan 24
- Good FridayFri, Apr 10
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 12
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 13
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- PentecostSun, May 31
- Children's DayMon, Jun 1
- Whit MondayMon, Jun 1
- Dormition of the TheotokosSat, Aug 15
- St. Andrew's DayMon, Nov 30
- National Day/Great UnionTue, Dec 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
Germany
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- German Unity DaySat, Oct 3
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Bucharest uses Eastern European Time (EET, or EEST). To call Romania, dial +40.
Frankfurt am Main uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Germany, dial +49.
Frankfurt am Main is approximately 900 miles northwest of Bucharest.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Bucharest | Frankfurt am Main | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Bucharest and Frankfurt am Main observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:32 AM
- Sunset
- 8:59 PM
- Day length
- 15h 26m
- Sunrise
- 5:18 AM
- Sunset
- 9:33 PM
- Day length
- 16h 15m
Daylight overlap: 14h 41m — 6:18 AM–8:59 PM in Bucharest (5:18 AM–7:59 PM in Frankfurt am Main). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern European Time
- BBU
- OTP
Airports in Central European Time
- BER
- HAM
- LBC
- MUC
- CGN
- DUS
- FRA
- STR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Bucharest in Frankfurt am Main?
- 9:00 am Bucharest is 8:00 am Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 12:00 pm Bucharest in Frankfurt am Main?
- 12:00 pm Bucharest is 11:00 am Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 12:30 pm Bucharest in Frankfurt am Main?
- 12:30 pm Bucharest is 11:30 am Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 2:00 pm Bucharest in Frankfurt am Main?
- 2:00 pm Bucharest is 1:00 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 5:00 pm Bucharest in Frankfurt am Main?
- 5:00 pm Bucharest is 4:00 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 11:30 pm Bucharest in Frankfurt am Main?
- 11:30 pm Bucharest is 10:30 pm Frankfurt am Main.