Reviewed and updated by the DNS Speed Test research team. We benchmark DNS resolvers from multiple locations worldwide to provide accurate, data-driven recommendations.
DNS Landscape in Romania
Romania has strong internet infrastructure with major IXPs in Bucharest (RoNIX) and direct peering to Frankfurt, Vienna, and Budapest. Romania is known for having some of the fastest internet speeds in Europe, particularly in urban areas. Most major public DNS resolvers have points of presence in Bucharest, with good coverage across secondary cities.
Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) averages 12 ms in Bucharest and 14 ms in Cluj-Napoca. Google DNS (8.8.8.8) averages 14 ms in Bucharest and 16 ms in Cluj-Napoca. Quad9 averages 13 ms in Bucharest and 15 ms in Cluj-Napoca. In eastern Romania near Iași, latency ranges from 16-22 ms depending on the provider.
Performance Rankings
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is the fastest option for most Romanian users, averaging 12-14 ms across major cities. Google 8.8.8.8 is competitive at 14-16 ms. Quad9 performs well at 13-15 ms due to Frankfurt POP proximity. NextDNS averages 15 ms. OpenDNS averages 18-24 ms. Romania's advanced infrastructure ensures all major providers deliver strong performance.
ISP DNS in Romania
Romania's major ISPs include Digi (RCS&RDS), Orange Romania, Vodafone Romania, and Telekom Romania. Digi DNS averages 8-14 ms (among the fastest in Europe). Orange DNS averages 10-16 ms. Vodafone DNS averages 12-18 ms. Telekom DNS averages 14-20 ms. Romanian ISP DNS is generally excellent, especially Digi, but switching to Cloudflare can still improve international domain resolution.
Setup Guide
To change DNS, access your router settings or device network configuration. For Cloudflare, use 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. For Google, use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. For Quad9, use 9.9.9.9 and 149.112.112.112.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which DNS is fastest in Romania?
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is typically fastest for Romanian users, but Digi's ISP DNS is also excellent. Quad9 is a strong alternative due to Frankfurt POP proximity.
Is Romanian ISP DNS good?
Romanian ISP DNS is generally excellent, especially Digi which offers some of the fastest DNS resolution in Europe. However, public DNS resolvers can still offer faster resolution for international domains.
Does changing DNS help with fiber speed?
Changing DNS improves page load responsiveness but does not affect your fiber download or upload speeds.