Geographic position of Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.0146° N, 23.0980° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,677 km (2,906 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,342 km (3,319 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,696 km (9,132 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,910 km (1,187 mi) east
Blagoevgrad lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Blagoevgrad
With a population of 67,810, Blagoevgrad ranks as the 12th most populous city in Bulgaria, out of 56 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Blagoevgrad
Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) is a major international airport located about 80 km (50 mi) from Blagoevgrad.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Sofia. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Blagoevgrad
Business hours in Blagoevgrad (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Blagoevgrad
Compare time in Blagoevgrad with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Blagoevgrad in?
Blagoevgrad follows the Europe/Sofia time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Blagoevgrad at UTC+3.
What time is it in Blagoevgrad right now?
The current local time in Blagoevgrad is 20:58:52 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Blagoevgrad observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Blagoevgrad is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Blagoevgrad?
Blagoevgrad is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Blagoevgrad?
Sofia Airport (SOF) is the nearest airport to Blagoevgrad, located about 80 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:52.
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