Standard TimeEET |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC+3 |
IANA Time Zone |
Europe/Chisinau |
Cahul time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Introduction to Cahul, Moldova
Cahul is an important city in the south of Moldova, located on the banks of the Prut River, about 200 kilometers from the capital city of Chisinau. As the administrative center of the Cahul district, the city is an important agricultural and industrial hub in Moldova, known for its wine production and food processing.
History, culture and location
Cahul has a long history, with the first records dating back to the 15th century. Located on the Romanian border, it has a mild continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The city takes its name from the Ottoman Battle of Cahul (1770), and surviving historical buildings include the 19th-century Church of St. Dumitru.
Economy and Tourism
The economy is predominantly agricultural, with grapes, cereals and sunflowers in the vicinity, and the local wineries are an important stop on Moldova's "Wine Route" tour. The University of Cahul is a regional educational center, and the annual International Folk Art Festival attracts many tourists. Cahul is well served by railroad junctions and cross-border highways connecting Ukraine with Romania.
Population and Cityscape
The city has a population of about 40,000 people, predominantly ethnic Moldovans, who speak Romanian. The city combines Soviet-era architecture with modern amenities, and the nature reserve along the Prut River adds an ecological character to the city, making it an ideal starting point for exploring southern Moldova.
Cahul Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
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18:48
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