Geographic position of Plovdiv
Plovdiv is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.1539° N, 24.7500° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,693 km (2,916 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,326 km (3,309 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,711 km (9,141 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,043 km (1,269 mi) east
Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv
With a population of 329,489, Plovdiv ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Bulgaria, out of 56 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Plovdiv
Plovdiv International Airport (PDV / LBPD) is a major international airport serving Plovdiv directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Plovdiv
Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv
Business hours in Plovdiv (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 Plovdiv
Compare time in Plovdiv with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Plovdiv in?
Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv at UTC+3.
What time is it in Plovdiv right now?
The current local time in Plovdiv is 20:58:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Plovdiv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Plovdiv?
Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) is the airport serving Plovdiv. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:17.
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