# Romania noise and quiet hour regulations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-noise-and-quiet-hour-regulations
> Updated: 2026-10-06T16:46:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Noise regulations in Romania are governed by both national legislation and the internal authority of homeowners associations.

Under Law no. 61/1991, specific quiet hours are mandated in rural areas, typically from 22:00 to 08:00 and 13:00 to 14:00. However, authorities can still issue sanctions for excessive noise or disturbances occurring outside these designated periods if they are deemed to disrupt public peace.

Additionally, Law no. 196/2018 allows homeowners associations to adopt condominium regulations that extend quiet hours beyond the national standard. These internal rules must be approved by a majority of owners during a general assembly and apply to all residents and guests. While these associations can set stricter silence intervals, they cannot override national law; police cannot issue fines for noise during association-mandated hours unless the noise also violates national legislation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Romania noise regulations and quiet hours in rural areas

In Romania, noise regulations under Law no. 61/1991 mandate quiet hours from 22:00-08:00 and 13:00-14:00. Excessive noise can lead to police intervention and sanctions even outside these specific times.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-noise-regulations-and-quiet-hours-in-rural-areas

### 2026-09-27: Romania: Homeowners associations may extend quiet hours

Romanian homeowners associations can extend quiet hours through condominium regulations, provided they are approved by a majority of owners during a general assembly.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-homeowners-associations-may-extend-quiet-hours

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