Geographic position of Shumen
Shumen is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.2706° N, 26.9229° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,817 km (2,993 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,202 km (3,232 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,836 km (9,219 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,182 km (1,356 mi) east
Shumen 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 Shumen
With a population of 72,342, Shumen ranks as the 10th most populous city in Bulgaria, out of 56 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Shumen
Varna Airport (VAR / LBWN) is a major international airport located about 73 km (45 mi) from Shumen.
Current local time at the airport is 20:57:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Shumen
Shumen 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 Shumen
Business hours in Shumen (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 Shumen
Compare time in Shumen with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shumen in?
Shumen 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 Shumen at UTC+3.
What time is it in Shumen right now?
The current local time in Shumen is 20:57:59 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shumen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Shumen 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 Shumen?
Shumen is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shumen?
Varna Airport (VAR) is the nearest airport to Shumen, located about 73 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:57:59.
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