Current local time in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
The live clock above shows the time in Plovdiv. Plovdiv is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Region | Plovdiv |
| Population | about 319,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.15° N, 24.75° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Plovdiv uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:24 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:44 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| September equinox | 7:07 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:46 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Plovdiv at about 12:29 PM in mid-January, and about 1:26 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Plovdiv sits at 24.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Plovdiv time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Plovdiv |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Plovdiv |
|---|---|---|
| Stara Zagora | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Sofia | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Pleven | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Edirne, Turkey | 160 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Ruse | 213 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Thessaloniki, Greece | 225 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Burgas | 227 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Craiova, Romania | 253 km (157 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Bulgaria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Plovdiv in?
Plovdiv is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Plovdiv have daylight saving time?
Plovdiv uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Plovdiv when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Plovdiv's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).