Current Time in Stara Zagora
About Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora is located in Bulgaria, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 143,431. It runs on Europe/Sofia time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Stara Zagora observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryBulgaria
- Population143,431
- Latitude42.4328°
- Longitude25.6419°
- Time zoneEurope/Sofia
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Stara Zagora Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Stara Zagora's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Stara Zagora
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Daylight Saving Time
Stara Zagora observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to EEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to EET).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Stara Zagora
What time zone is Stara Zagora in?
Stara Zagora, Bulgaria uses the Europe/Sofia time zone. It is currently on EEST (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Stara Zagora observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Stara Zagora observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to EET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Stara Zagora today?
The sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 6:42 PM in Stara Zagora today, giving 11h 16m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Stara Zagora and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Stara Zagora right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora is currently UTC+3:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.