Geographic position of Vratsa
Vratsa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.2105° N, 23.5631° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,810 km (2,989 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,209 km (3,237 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,829 km (9,214 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,912 km (1,188 mi) east
Vratsa 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 Vratsa
With a population of 49,569, Vratsa ranks as the 18th most populous city in Bulgaria, out of 56 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Vratsa
Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) is a major international airport located about 58 km (36 mi) from Vratsa.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Vratsa
Vratsa 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 Vratsa
Business hours in Vratsa (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 Vratsa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Vratsa in?
Vratsa 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 Vratsa at UTC+3.
What time is it in Vratsa right now?
The current local time in Vratsa is 20:58:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Vratsa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Vratsa 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 Vratsa?
Vratsa is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Vratsa?
Sofia Airport (SOF) is the nearest airport to Vratsa, located about 58 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:17.
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