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Current Date And Time In Orşova, Romania

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:14:54 EEST
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 12,350
District: Municipiul Orşova

✈️ Orşova, Mehedinți County, Romania - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Orşova, Mehedinți County, Romania using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Orşova.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Orşova with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Orşova — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Romania, which includes Orşova, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Romania before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Romania's time zone +02:00, country calling code +40 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .RO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Orşova.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+40
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.RO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Romania — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Orşova. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Orşova.

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Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Romania At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Romania — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.821
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
76.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$20,080
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Romania development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Orşova for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Orşova
Regional Airport • CSB
Caransebeş Airport
Caransebeş, RO
78
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Orşova's exact coordinates, or Drobeta-Turnu Severin's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Orşova From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Orşova to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,588 km987 mi~ 2h 37m
London (United Kingdom)1,825 km1,134 mi~ 2h 54m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,659 km2,273 mi~ 5h 03m
New York (United States)7,393 km4,594 mi~ 9h 27m
Toronto (Canada)7,519 km4,672 mi~ 9h 36m
Tokyo (Japan)9,074 km5,638 mi~ 11h 25m
Singapore (Singapore)9,225 km5,732 mi~ 11h 36m
Los Angeles (United States)10,397 km6,461 mi~ 12h 59m
Sydney (Australia)15,527 km9,648 mi~ 19h 01m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,544 km10,901 mi~ 21h 23m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Orşova, Romania is set to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Orşova requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (03:00) to October 25 (04:00).
🕒 Current Local Time7:14 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Orşova to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:14 PM on Saturday in Orşova. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Orşova right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Orşova
New York (United States)Sat, 12:14 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:14 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:14 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:14 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:14 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:14 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:14 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:14 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:14 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:14 AM9h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Orşova — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Orşova is the Romanian leu (RON), written as lei. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
lei 4.59
RON
€ 1 Euro
lei 5.22
RON
£ 1 British Pound
lei 6.11
RON
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
lei 3.20
RON
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
lei 3.25
RON

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Orşova

Knowing which languages are used in Orşova helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Romanian

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Orşova. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Eşelniţa (Mehedinți County, Romania)2 mi4 kmSW
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Iloviţa (Mehedinți County, Romania)4 mi7 kmENE
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Topleţ (Caraș-Severin County, Romania)5 mi8 kmNorth (N)
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Bârza (Caraș-Severin County, Romania)6 mi10 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Gura Văii (Mehedinți County, Romania)9 mi14 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Orşova

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Orşova is the Colosseum (Italy), about 860 km away. Straight-line distances from Orşova to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy860 km535 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan1,966 km1,222 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,260 km3,269 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,235 km4,496 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,939 km6,176 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,034 km6,235 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,420 km7,096 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Orşova shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Mehedinți County and Romania. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Mehedinți County Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Mehedinți County, including major hub cities.
✈️ Romania Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Romania.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Orşova, Romania runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Orşova and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Orşova.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Orşova's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Orşova

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Orşova. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Orşova — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Orşova

Orşova keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Romania. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Orşova

The closest airport to Orşova is Caransebeş Airport (CSB), about 78 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Orşova From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Orşova needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Orşova gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Orşova

Orşova rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Orşova — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Orşova

ℹ️ Orşova OverviewSee the full profile of Orşova — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Orşova MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Orşova for distance and direction.
💰 Orşova CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Orşova

What side of the road do people drive on in Orşova?

Orşova, like the rest of Romania, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Orşova use?

Orşova runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Orşova?

In Orşova, reach police on 112, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 112, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Orşova?

Caransebeş Airport (CSB) is the nearest airport to Orşova, about 78 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Orşova in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Orşova runs on Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Orşova?

Orşova shares the official and regional languages of Mehedinți County and Romania — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Orşova?

No — Orşova uses the Romanian leu (RON), symbol lei. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Orşova currency page for live rates.