Time Now in Pernik, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Lat/Long: 42.6° N, 23.03° E
Elevation: 712 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 302 cities in Bulgaria by population
Province: Pernik
IANA Timezone: Europe/Sofia
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Bulgaria: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Bulgaria: EEST
Pernik sits in the Europe/Sofia time zone, UTC+02:00. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today runs to about 15 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Perched at about 712 m, Pernik sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 1742 km away. A major centre in Bulgaria, Pernik keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Pernik gets 14h 51m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:08 and sunset at 20:59.
Time & Daylight in Pernik
Daylight Hours in Pernik
Pernik gets 14h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pernik is at 06:08 and sunset in Pernik is at 20:59.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 02m near the December solstice to 15h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Pernik and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Pernik right now.
Other Cities in Bulgaria with Local Time
Cities Sharing Pernik's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Pernik.
Weather in Pernik
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Prayer Times in Pernik
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 03:58 | 06:07 | 13:34 | 17:35 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:00 | 06:08 | 13:34 | 17:35 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:01 | 06:09 | 13:34 | 17:34 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:03 | 06:10 | 13:34 | 17:34 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:05 | 06:11 | 13:34 | 17:34 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:06 | 06:12 | 13:34 | 17:34 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:08 | 06:13 | 13:34 | 17:33 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
14-day Forecast for Pernik
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Pernik
Sunrise
in Pernik
↑
6:08 AM
Sunset
in Pernik
↓
8:59 PM
Day Length
14h 51m
Dawn
in Pernik
5:34 AM
Dusk
in Pernik
9:33 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Pernik
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
42.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:11
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:58
Distances & Clock Changes in Pernik
How Far Is Pernik From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,742 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Moscow | 1,799 km | NNE (31deg) |
| London | 2,002 km | NW (308deg) |
| Dubai | 3,516 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,332 km | ESE (103deg) |
| New York | 7,571 km | NW (306deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,440 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Singapore | 9,153 km | E (95deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Pernik?
Pernik next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Pernik's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Pernik and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.6deg S, 157.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pernik
What time is it in Pernik right now?
The current local time in Pernik is 20:22 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Pernik follows the Europe/Sofia time zone.
What time zone is Pernik in?
Pernik uses the Europe/Sofia IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Pernik?
Is Pernik on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Pernik is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pernik today?
Today in Pernik: sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset is at 20:59, giving 14h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Pernik tonight?
Over Pernik tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 42.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Pernik?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Pernik, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.