Current local time in Rakovski, Bulgaria
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Rakovski
Rakovski, Plovdiv, Bulgaria uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Sofia), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 15,782.
| Country: | Bulgaria |
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| State / region: | Plovdiv |
| Coordinates: | 42°16′N / 24°56′E |
| Population: | 15,782 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Bulgarian |
| Country calling code: | +359 |
Time zone in Rakovski
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Sofia |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Rakovski is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 04:00 to 03:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Rakovski today
| Sunrise: | 07:39 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 13:04 |
| Day length: | 10h 49m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:11 – 18:58 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Rakovski
- London+2 hRakovski is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hRakovski is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hRakovski is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Rakovski time
What time zone is Rakovski in?
Rakovski uses the IANA time zone Europe/Sofia (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Rakovski observe daylight saving time?
Rakovski is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Rakovski and London?
Right now Rakovski is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Rakovski and New York?
Right now Rakovski is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.