Bucharest is 7 hours ahead of New York. Bucharest uses Eastern European Time (EET/EEST) while New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT). When it's 4:00 PM in Bucharest, it's 9:00 AM in New York.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on similar schedules, so the 7-hour difference remains relatively constant year-round.
Best calling time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Bucharest time. This corresponds to 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM in New York, covering morning business hours on the US East Coast.
Romania has a significant tech industry with many companies serving US clients. Bucharest has become a major IT outsourcing hub, making this a frequently used business route.