Timișoara Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (29/100)
Is Timișoara safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Timișoara scores 29/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Romania Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 14 Oct 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 10)
Crime (score 22)
September 27, 2026
Timișoara, Romania has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 29 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 22/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Romania travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Timișoara currently sits at 29/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Timișoara is crime (22/100), and the lowest is political instability (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (40/100).
A score of 29 is higher than the scores of 26% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
Timișoara, Romania currently has a moderate baseline risk composite score of 29 out of 100 and holds a Level 1 advisory from the US State Department. Travelers should also be aware of an ongoing drought affecting the country, as well as a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 06:23 UTC
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- Natural disasters (score 20/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
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Day vs Night Safety in Timișoara
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Timișoara
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Timișoara for solo travelers (Crime 22/100 · Transport 18/100), women traveling solo (Crime 22/100), families with children (Health 18/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), older travelers (Health 18/100 · Transport 18/100), business travelers (Digital 15/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 18/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 15/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Timișoara
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Romania - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 06:23:25 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Timișoara happened in June (2 of 4 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Romania travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Romania entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Timișoara
The most weather-stable two-month window for Timișoara is August–September, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 46 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; May is the wettest typical month at about 90 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 9, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Timișoara
Timișoara has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 4 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Clinica de Chirurgie și Ortopedie Pediatrică Dr. Trestianu Viorel
- Hospital: Clinica de Neonatologie - Prematuri
- Hospital: Clinica de oftalmologie
- Hospital: Clinica de Psihiatrie și Neurologie Pediatrică
- Hospital: Clinica de radioterapie
- Hospital: Policlinica C.F.R.
- Hospital: Secția de recuperare pediatrică
- Hospital: Spitalul Clinic Căi Ferate
- Hospital: Spitalul Clinic de Urgență pentru Copii Louis Țurcanu
- Hospital: Spitalul Medici's
- Police: I.P.J. TIMIȘ - Serviciul de Cazier Judiciar
- Police: Inspectoratul de Poliție al Județului Timiș
- Police: Inspectoratul Județean de Jandarmi Timiș
- Police: Politia Locala Complex
- Police: Poliția Municipiului Timișoara
- Police: Poliția Transporturi Timișoara
- Police: Secția 2 Poliție
- Police: Secția 3 Poliție
- Police: Secția 4 Poliție
- Police: Secția 5 Poliție
- Embassy: Consulatul General al Republicii Serbia
- Embassy: Consulatul Onorific al Republicii Austria
- Embassy: Consulatul Onorific al Republicii Macedonia de Nord
- Embassy: Consulatul Onorific al Spaniei
- Embassy: Consulatul Republicii Federale Germania
- Pharmacy: Catena
- Pharmacy: Catena
- Pharmacy: Christian
- Pharmacy: Dr. Max
- Pharmacy: Dr. Max
- Pharmacy: Dr. Max
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Dona
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Roz
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Roz
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Vlad
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Detașamentul 2 Pompieri
- Fire station: Pompierii Militari
- Fire station: Serviciul pregătire pentru Intervenție și Reziliența Comunităților (SPIRC)
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Romania)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Standard medical facilities and pharmacies are available throughout the city for travelers. Comprehensive emergency care and specialized services meet general regional standards.
Common scam patterns
- Pickpocketing. Pickpocketing is common in tourist areas and crowded locations throughout the city. Thieves often target distracted visitors in busy squares or public transit. Tip: Keep a close eye on your belongings and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
Area notes
- Piata Unirii (Union Square). The historic heart of Timisoara with excellent lighting, regular police presence, and bustling activity that provides natural security.
- Fabric District. Historic neighborhood known for trendy bars and cultural venues, particularly safe during evening hours with good street lighting.
- Braytim - Timișoara Sud. Top-ranked safe district offering a quiet stay with robust security and lower incident rates.
- Piata Unirii (Union Square). The historic heart of Timisoara features excellent lighting, regular police presence, and bustling activity providing natural security with cafes, restaurants, and attractions.
- Fabric District. A historic neighborhood known for trendy bars and cultural venues, popular with locals and tourists alike and particularly safe during evening hours with good street lighting.
- Braytim - Timișoara Sud. Ranks as one of the safest districts with a safety score of 85 out of 100, though late returns still need a route check.
- Piata Unirii (Union Square). The historic heart of Timisoara features excellent lighting, regular police presence, and bustling activity providing natural security.
- Braytim - Timișoara Sud. Ranked as one of the safest districts with a safety score of 85, offering a quiet stay with workable transport.
- Fabric District. A historic neighborhood known for trendy bars and cultural venues that is particularly safe during evening hours with good street lighting.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 18 → 29 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 9, 2026 | — → 25 | moderate | Data update calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; regional context + Numbeo crime indices) |
Every editorial change to Timișoara's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Timișoara
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Timișoara, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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