Current Time in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Lat/Long: 42.43° N, 25.64° E
Elevation: 205 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 302 cities in Bulgaria by population
Province: Stara Zagora
IANA Timezone: Europe/Sofia
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m 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 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Stara Zagora currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Clocks in Stara Zagora are set to UTC+02:00 under the Europe/Sofia zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Stara Zagora sits at a modest 205 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 1714 km away. Stara Zagora ranks among the biggest cities in Bulgaria, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Stara Zagora sees 10h 43m between a 07:39 sunrise and a 18:23 sunset.
Stara Zagora Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora gets 10h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Stara Zagora is at 07:39 and sunset in Stara Zagora is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 04m near the December solstice to 15h 17m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 06:02 | 07:39 | 13:01 | 15:57 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 06:03 | 07:40 | 13:01 | 15:56 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:04 | 06:41 | 12:01 | 14:54 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:05 | 06:42 | 12:01 | 14:53 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:07 | 06:44 | 12:01 | 14:52 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:08 | 06:45 | 12:01 | 14:51 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:09 | 06:46 | 12:01 | 14:50 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Stara Zagora
Sunrise
in Stara Zagora
↑
7:39 AM
Sunset
in Stara Zagora
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
10h 43m
Dawn
in Stara Zagora
7:10 AM
Dusk
in Stara Zagora
6:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Stara Zagora
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
92.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 17:13
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:29
Distances & Clock Changes in Stara Zagora
How Far Is Stara Zagora From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,714 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Paris | 1,937 km | WNW (300deg) |
| London | 2,184 km | NW (306deg) |
| Dubai | 3,313 km | ESE (116deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,120 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 7,754 km | NW (307deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,241 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 8,938 km | E (97deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Stara Zagora's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Stara Zagora and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.4deg S, 154.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stara Zagora
What time is it in Stara Zagora right now?
The current local time in Stara Zagora is 21:04 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Stara Zagora follows the Europe/Sofia time zone.
What time zone is Stara Zagora in?
Clocks in Stara Zagora follow the Europe/Sofia IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora is UTC+03:00 right now. To convert UTC to Stara Zagora local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours forward.
Is Stara Zagora on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Stara Zagora is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Stara Zagora today?
Stara Zagora sees sunrise at 07:39 and sunset at 18:23 today, giving 10h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Stara Zagora tonight?
The moon phase over Stara Zagora tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 92.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Stara Zagora?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Stara Zagora, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.