Geographic position of Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.4321° N, 25.6426° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,724 km (2,935 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,295 km (3,290 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,742 km (9,160 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,107 km (1,309 mi) east
Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora
With a population of 121,582, Stara Zagora ranks as the 5th most populous city in Bulgaria, out of 56 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Stara Zagora
Plovdiv International Airport (PDV / LBPD) is a major international airport located about 77 km (48 mi) from Stara Zagora.
Current local time at the airport is 20:59:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora
Business hours in Stara Zagora (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 Stara Zagora
Compare time in Stara Zagora with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Stara Zagora in?
Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora at UTC+3.
What time is it in Stara Zagora right now?
The current local time in Stara Zagora is 20:59:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Stara Zagora observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Stara Zagora?
Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) is the nearest airport to Stara Zagora, located about 77 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:59:17.
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