Geographic position of Varna
Varna is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.2191° N, 27.9102° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,811 km (2,989 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,208 km (3,236 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,830 km (9,215 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,264 km (1,407 mi) east
Varna 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 Varna
With a population of 318,737, Varna ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Bulgaria, out of 56 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Varna
Varna Airport (VAR / LBWN) is a major international airport serving Varna directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Varna
Varna 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 Varna
Business hours in Varna (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 Varna
Compare time in Varna with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Varna in?
Varna 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 Varna at UTC+3.
What time is it in Varna right now?
The current local time in Varna is 20:58:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Varna observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Varna 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 Varna?
Varna is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Varna?
Varna Airport (VAR) is the airport serving Varna. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:37.
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