Geographic position of Veliko Tŭrnovo
Veliko Tŭrnovo is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.0812° N, 25.6290° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,796 km (2,980 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,223 km (3,245 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,815 km (9,206 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,084 km (1,295 mi) east
Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 Veliko Tŭrnovo
With a population of 59,166, Veliko Tŭrnovo ranks as the 15th most populous city in Bulgaria, out of 56 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Veliko Tŭrnovo
Plovdiv International Airport (PDV / LBPD) is a major international airport located about 130 km (80 mi) from Veliko Tŭrnovo.
Current local time at the airport is 20:59:46.
Daylight saving time changes in Veliko Tŭrnovo
Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 Veliko Tŭrnovo
Business hours in Veliko Tŭrnovo (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 Veliko Tŭrnovo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Veliko Tŭrnovo in?
Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 Veliko Tŭrnovo at UTC+3.
What time is it in Veliko Tŭrnovo right now?
The current local time in Veliko Tŭrnovo is 20:59:46 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Veliko Tŭrnovo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 Veliko Tŭrnovo?
Veliko Tŭrnovo is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Veliko Tŭrnovo?
Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) is the nearest airport to Veliko Tŭrnovo, located about 130 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:59:46.
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