How to Call Romania from US

Romania Area Codes (Major Counties & Cities)

Below is a list of area codes for major Romanian counties (Județe). When calling a landline from the USA, use the format: 011 + 40 + Area Code + Local Number. Ensure the total number of digits after '40' is 9.

Note: Many counties have both older (2XX) and newer (3XX) codes. Always dial the complete 9-digit number after 40.

Mobile Phone Networks in Romania

Romanian mobile numbers start with 07 locally. When calling from the USA, drop the leading '0'. The format is 011 + 40 + 7XX XXX XXX (always 9 digits after 40).

The main mobile operators are Orange Romania, Vodafone Romania, Telekom Romania Mobile, and Digi Mobil (RCS&RDS). Number portability is active, so prefixes don't definitively indicate the operator, but common assignments include:

Time Difference in Romania

Romania is in the Eastern European Time Zone (EET), which is UTC+2 during standard time.

Romania observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3. DST typically starts on the last Sunday of March and ends on the last Sunday of October.

The time difference with the United States (USA) varies:

• When both USA & Romania observe DST (approx. March-October):
  • Eastern Time (EDT): Romania is 7 hours ahead.
  • Central Time (CDT): Romania is 8 hours ahead.
  • Mountain Time (MDT): Romania is 9 hours ahead.
  • Pacific Time (PDT): Romania is 10 hours ahead.
• When USA uses Standard Time & Romania uses DST (part of March, part of October):
  • Eastern Time (EST): Romania is 8 hours ahead.
  • Central Time (CST): Romania is 9 hours ahead.
  • Mountain Time (MST): Romania is 10 hours ahead.
  • Pacific Time (PST): Romania is 11 hours ahead.
• When both USA & Romania use Standard Time (approx. November-March):
  • Eastern Time (EST): Romania is 7 hours ahead.
  • Central Time (CST): Romania is 8 hours ahead.
  • Mountain Time (MST): Romania is 9 hours ahead.
  • Pacific Time (PST): Romania is 10 hours ahead.
• When USA uses DST & Romania uses Standard Time (part of March, part of October/November):
  • Eastern Time (EDT): Romania is 6 hours ahead.
  • Central Time (CDT): Romania is 7 hours ahead.
  • Mountain Time (MDT): Romania is 8 hours ahead.
  • Pacific Time (PDT): Romania is 9 hours ahead.

Always double-check the current time difference, especially during the DST transition periods in spring and autumn.

Romania's Phone System

Romania has a well-developed telecommunications infrastructure. Mobile phone usage is extremely high, with excellent coverage provided by major operators like Orange, Vodafone, Telekom Mobile, and Digi Mobil, offering extensive 4G/LTE and growing 5G networks. Fixed-line services exist, primarily through Telekom Romania and Digi (RCS&RDS), often bundled with internet and TV, but mobile remains dominant for voice calls. Broadband internet is widespread and among the fastest and most affordable in Europe, facilitating easy use of VoIP services and messaging apps.

Best Times to Call Romania

Considering the time difference is key for successful calls to Romania from the USA.

Typical Romanian business hours are Monday to Friday, usually from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EET/EEST.

The most convenient time to call Romania from the US is typically during the US morning hours. For example:

• 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM US Eastern Time generally corresponds to 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Romania (depending on DST overlaps). This catches the Romanian afternoon work hours and early evening.
• Adjust accordingly for other US time zones (e.g., call earlier in the morning from the West Coast).