Current local time in Varna, Bulgaria
The live clock above shows the time in Varna. Varna is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Region | Varna |
| Population | about 246,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.22° N, 27.90° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Varna 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 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:28 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| September equinox | 6:55 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:37 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Varna at about 12:17 PM in mid-January, and about 1:14 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun, because Varna sits at 27.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Varna time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Varna |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Varna |
|---|---|---|
| Burgas | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Constanta, Romania | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Ruse | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Bucharest, Romania | 198 km (123 mi) | same time |
| Edirne, Turkey | 203 km (126 mi) | same time |
| Stara Zagora | 205 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Braila, Romania | 231 km (144 mi) | same time |
| Buzau, Romania | 233 km (145 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Bulgaria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Varna in?
Varna is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Varna have daylight saving time?
Varna 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 Varna when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Varna's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 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).