Current Time in Shumen, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Lat/Long: 43.27° N, 26.92° E
Elevation: 237 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 302 cities in Bulgaria by population
Province: Shumen
IANA Timezone: Europe/Sofia
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EEST
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
The time now in Shumen, Bulgaria is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shumen currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Shumen keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Europe/Sofia time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, Shumen sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Shumen sits at a modest 237 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 1585 km away. A major centre in Bulgaria, Shumen keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Shumen sees 11h 00m between a 07:27 sunrise and a 18:27 sunset.
Shumen Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shumen
Shumen gets 11h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shumen is at 07:27 and sunset in Shumen is at 18:27.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 58m near the December solstice to 15h 23m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shumen and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shumen right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Bulgaria
Cities Sharing Shumen's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shumen.
Weather in Shumen
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shumen
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:49 | 07:26 | 12:57 | 15:59 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:50 | 07:27 | 12:57 | 15:57 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:51 | 07:29 | 12:57 | 15:56 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:52 | 07:30 | 12:57 | 15:55 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:53 | 07:31 | 12:57 | 15:54 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:55 | 07:32 | 12:57 | 15:53 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:56 | 07:34 | 12:56 | 15:51 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
Add Shumen Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Shumen widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Shumen Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Shumen on any website
Shumen Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Shumen
Shumen Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Shumen
Shumen Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Shumen
Shumen Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Shumen local time
Shumen Count Up Timer Widget
Live time since any date in Shumen local time
14-day Forecast for Shumen
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shumen
Sunrise
in Shumen
↑
7:27 AM
Sunset
in Shumen
↓
6:27 PM
Day Length
11h 00m
Dawn
in Shumen
6:57 AM
Dusk
in Shumen
6:57 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Shumen. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Shumen
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:43
Distances & Clock Changes in Shumen
How Far Is Shumen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,585 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Paris | 1,984 km | WNW (297deg) |
| London | 2,216 km | NW (304deg) |
| Dubai | 3,263 km | ESE (119deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,046 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 7,781 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,116 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Singapore | 8,847 km | E (98deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Shumen?
Shumen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Shumen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shumen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.3deg S, 153.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shumen
What time is it in Shumen right now?
The current local time in Shumen is 11:45 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Shumen follows the Europe/Sofia time zone.
What time zone is Shumen in?
Shumen uses the Europe/Sofia IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). 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 Shumen?
Is Shumen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 16, 2026, Shumen has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shumen today?
In Shumen today the sun rises at 07:27 and sets at 18:27, giving 11h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shumen tonight?
The moon phase over Shumen tonight is Waxing Crescent with 29.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Shumen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shumen, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.