Time Now in Ruse, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Lat/Long: 43.85° N, 25.95° E
Elevation: 39 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 302 cities in Bulgaria by population
Province: Ruse
IANA Timezone: Europe/Sofia
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m 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
Ruse is in the Europe/Sofia time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Ruse, Bulgaria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ruse
Daylight Hours in Ruse
Ruse gets 15h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ruse is at 05:46 and sunset in Ruse is at 20:57.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 54m near the December solstice to 15h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ruse and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Ruse
What is the current local time in Ruse?
The live local time in Ruse is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ruse currently observes EEST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Ruse in?
Ruse uses the EEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Ruse observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ruse is currently on daylight saving time (EEST).
Cities Sharing Ruse's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ruse.
Weather in Ruse
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Prayer Times in Ruse
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 03:24 | 05:45 | 13:21 | 17:26 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:26 | 05:46 | 13:22 | 17:26 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:28 | 05:47 | 13:22 | 17:26 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:29 | 05:48 | 13:22 | 17:26 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:31 | 05:49 | 13:22 | 17:26 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:33 | 05:50 | 13:22 | 17:26 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:34 | 05:51 | 13:22 | 17:26 | 20:53 | 22:23 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ruse
Sunrise
in Ruse
↑
5:46 AM
Sunset
in Ruse
↓
8:57 PM
Day Length
15h 10m
Dawn
in Ruse
5:10 AM
Dusk
in Ruse
9:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ruse
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 04:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:35
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Distances & Clock Changes in Ruse
How Far Is Ruse From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,562 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Paris | 1,886 km | WNW (295deg) |
| London | 2,115 km | WNW (303deg) |
| Dubai | 3,362 km | ESE (118deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,140 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 7,679 km | NW (307deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,174 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,929 km | NE (49deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ruse?
Ruse next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ruse's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ruse and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.9deg S, 154.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruse
What time is it in Ruse right now?
The current local time in Ruse is 03:55 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Ruse follows the Europe/Sofia time zone.
What time zone is Ruse in?
Ruse 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 Ruse?
Is Ruse on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Ruse is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ruse today?
Today in Ruse: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 20:57, giving 15h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ruse tonight?
The moon phase over Ruse tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Ruse?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ruse, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.