Current local time in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora, Bulgaria uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Sofia), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 143,431.
| Country: | Bulgaria |
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| Coordinates: | 42°26′N / 25°39′E |
| Population: | 143,431 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Bulgarian |
| Country calling code: | +359 |
Time zone in Stara Zagora
| 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
Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 18:25 |
| Solar noon: | 13:01 |
| Day length: | 10h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:10 – 18:53 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Stara Zagora
- London+2 hStara Zagora is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hStara Zagora is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hStara Zagora is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Stara Zagora time
What time zone is Stara Zagora in?
Stara Zagora uses the IANA time zone Europe/Sofia (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Stara Zagora observe daylight saving time?
Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora and London?
Right now Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora and New York?
Right now Stara Zagora 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.