Geographic position of Soroca
Soroca is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.1566° N, 28.2849° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,361 km (3,331 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,658 km (2,894 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,380 km (9,557 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,100 km (1,305 mi) east
Soroca 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 Soroca
With a population of 27,423, Soroca ranks as the 8th most populous city in Moldova, out of 22 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Soroca
Iaşi International Airport (IAS / LRIA) is a major international airport located about 120 km (74 mi) from Soroca.
Current local time at the airport is 21:00:48.
Daylight saving time changes in Soroca
Soroca uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Chisinau. 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 Soroca
Business hours in Soroca (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 Soroca
Compare time in Soroca with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Soroca in?
Soroca follows the Europe/Chisinau time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Soroca at UTC+3.
What time is it in Soroca right now?
The current local time in Soroca is 21:00:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Soroca observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Soroca 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 Soroca?
Soroca is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Soroca?
Iaşi International Airport (IAS) is the nearest airport to Soroca, located about 120 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:00:48.
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