Current local time in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
The live clock above shows the time in Stara Zagora. Stara Zagora is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Region | Stara Zagora |
| Population | about 128,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.42° N, 25.62° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Stara Zagora 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 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| September equinox | 7:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:43 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Stara Zagora at about 12:26 PM in mid-January, and about 1:23 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes ahead of the sun, because Stara Zagora sits at 25.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Stara Zagora time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Stara Zagora |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Stara Zagora |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Edirne, Turkey | 115 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Pleven | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Burgas | 152 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Ruse | 162 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Sofia | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Varna | 205 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Tekirdag, Turkey | 223 km (139 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Bulgaria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Stara Zagora in?
Stara Zagora is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Stara Zagora have daylight saving time?
Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Stara Zagora's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 18 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).