Can I make noise or throw a party at night?
Not during quiet hours: noise is banned in the protected intervals. Under Law 61/1991, disturbing residents' quiet is banned between 22:00 and 08:00 and between 13:00 and 14:00, by any kind of noise, commotion or use at high volume of appliances, in homes or in the immediate vicinity. From June 2026, Law 92/2026 amended and supplemented Law 61/1991: it kept the classic quiet intervals but significantly raised the fines and tightened the regime for repeat offenders. In practice, loud parties, music turned up high, drilling work or any commotion that disturbs your neighbours in these hours are sanctionable. Disturbed neighbours can call 112 or the local police. The safest rule: observe the quiet hours, especially at night.
📋 The rules
- Quiet required between 22:00–08:00 and 13:00–14:00
- Banned: loud music, commotion, appliances at high volume
- Applies in homes and in the immediate vicinity
- From 2026 (Law 92/2026): raised fines
- Tougher regime for repeat offenders (within 24 hours)
🔓 Exceptions
- Urgent intervention/emergency works: tolerated, with care
- Events authorised by the authorities: special regime
- Ordinary, normal noise outside quiet hours: allowed
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Disturbing the quiet in the 22:00–08:00 and 13:00–14:00 intervals is fined between 500 and 1,500 lei. If the act is repeated within 24 hours of the first sanction, the fine rises to 2,000–3,000 lei or 70–120 hours of community service. Organising noisy parties in tents or uncovered spaces near homes is fined 3,000–6,000 lei or 100–150 hours of community service if repeated. To avoid trouble: observe the quiet hours, warn your neighbours if you have an event, keep music at a reasonable level, and postpone noisy works for the allowed daytime hours.
📎 Official sources
- Law 61/1991 (public order and quiet) →
- Romanian Police · quiet hours →
- Law 92/2026 (amending Law 61/1991) →
❓ Frequently asked
What are the quiet hours in Romania?
Quiet is required between 22:00 and 08:00 and between 13:00 and 14:00, under Law 61/1991. In these intervals it's banned to disturb your neighbours' quiet through noise, commotion or the high-volume use of appliances, musical instruments or other noise sources.
Did the rules change in 2026?
Yes. From June 2026, Law 92/2026 amended and supplemented Law 61/1991. The classic quiet intervals stayed the same, but the fines were raised significantly and the regime for those who repeat the act within a short interval was tightened, to discourage repeated disturbance of the quiet.
What fine do I risk for making noise at night?
Disturbing the quiet in the protected hours is fined between 500 and 1,500 lei. If you repeat the act within 24 hours, the fine rises to 2,000–3,000 lei or community service. For noisy parties in uncovered spaces, the sanction can reach 3,000–6,000 lei.
What do I do if neighbours are noisy at night?
You can call 112 or the local police to report the disturbance of quiet. It helps to note the time and, if possible, to have other neighbours confirm it. The authorities can apply the fine under Law 61/1991, especially if the noise occurs in the quiet intervals.
Can I do drilling work at lunchtime?
Not in the 13:00–14:00 quiet interval, nor at night between 22:00 and 08:00. Noisy works, such as drilling or grinding, must be done during the rest of the day, when you don't disturb the neighbours' quiet. For longer works, it's advisable to warn your neighbours in advance.
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