Romania facts
| Capital | Bucharest |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southeast Europe |
| Area | 238,391 km² · 92,043 sq mi · 58,907,608 acres |
| Language | Romanian |
| Demonym | Romanian |
| Currency | Romanian Leu (RON) |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +40 |
| Internet domain | .ro |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 44.4323, 26.1063 |
Time difference
Bucharest is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Romania is about 2.5% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Romania is about the same size as the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bucharest to Washington, D.C.: about 7,978 km (4,957 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bucharest to London: about 2,091 km (1,299 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Romania shares land borders with 5 countries: Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
How big is Romania?
Romania covers about 238,391 km² (92,043 sq mi), ranking 81 of 196 countries by area. It is about 2.5% of the size of the United States. It is about the same size as the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Romania in?
Bucharest uses UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) today. When it is noon in Bucharest, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Romania use?
Romania uses the Romanian Leu (RON).
What is the country code for Romania?
The international calling code is +40. From the United States dial 011 40 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 40.
What language is spoken in Romania?
Official or national language: Romanian.