Current Time in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Lat/Long:
42.43° N,
25.64° E
Population: 143,431
Country:
🇧🇬
Bulgaria
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Sofia
UTC Offset:
+02:00
Timezone:
EET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: EEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Bulgaria:
EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Bulgaria:
EEST
Time in Stara Zagora — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Stara Zagora's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Stara Zagora right now?
The current local time in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is 10:15 (Sunday, June 21, 2026). Stara Zagora observes the Europe/Sofia time zone, which is UTC+3 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Stara Zagora use?
Stara Zagora uses Europe/Sofia, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Stara Zagora.
Does Stara Zagora observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Stara Zagora currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Sofia time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Stara Zagora?
Right now Stara Zagora is at UTC+3. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Stara Zagora observes DST.
When does the day change in Stara Zagora?
Midnight in Stara Zagora occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Sofia zone. Since Stara Zagora is at UTC+3, the date here is ahead of UTC by 3 hours.