Geographic position of Dobrich
Dobrich is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.5649° N, 27.8314° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,850 km (3,014 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,169 km (3,212 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,868 km (9,239 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,245 km (1,395 mi) east
Dobrich 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 Dobrich
With a population of 69,434, Dobrich ranks as the 11th most populous city in Bulgaria, out of 56 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dobrich
Varna Airport (VAR / LBWN) is a major international airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Dobrich.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:18.
Daylight saving time changes in Dobrich
Dobrich 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 Dobrich
Business hours in Dobrich (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 Dobrich
Compare time in Dobrich with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dobrich in?
Dobrich 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 Dobrich at UTC+3.
What time is it in Dobrich right now?
The current local time in Dobrich is 20:58:18 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dobrich observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dobrich 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 Dobrich?
Dobrich is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dobrich?
Varna Airport (VAR) is the nearest airport to Dobrich, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:18.
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