Plovdiv uses Europe/Sofia — UTC+02:00 (EET) in standard time and UTC+03:00 (EEST) during daylight saving time. It is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The live clock shows the current local time and updates every second.
Everything you need to know about Plovdiv's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
Plovdiv uses UTC+02:00 in standard time. This is the offset used outside the daylight saving period.
UTC+03:00 (EEST) during daylight saving time. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn.
The official IANA time zone name for Plovdiv is Europe/Sofia. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems and calendar applications worldwide.
Spring forward: 29 March 2026 at 03:00 → 04:00
Fall back: 25 October 2026 at 04:00 → 03:00
Spring forward: 28 March 2027 at 03:00 → 04:00
Fall back: 31 October 2027 at 04:00 → 03:00
Spring forward: 26 March 2028 at 03:00 → 04:00
Fall back: 29 October 2028 at 04:00 → 03:00
Spring forward: 25 March 2029 at 03:00 → 04:00
Fall back: 28 October 2029 at 04:00 → 03:00
Sofia, Varna, Burgas
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN). Calling code: +359. Languages: Bulgarian.
Plovdiv (Bulgarian: Пловдив, pronounced [ˈpɫɔvdif]) is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and the most populous city in the Bulgarian part of the historic region of Thrace, located 144 km (93 miles) southeast of the capital Sofia. It is considered the oldest European continually inhabited city, having been inhabited since c. 6,000 BCE.
It had a population of 329,489 as of 2024 and 540,000 in its greater metropolitan area. An important economic, transport, cultural, and educational hub of Bulgaria, Plovdiv was the European Capital of Culture in 2019, and joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.
Plovdiv is in a fertile region of south-central Bulgaria on the two banks of the Maritsa River. The city has historically developed on seven syenite hills, some of which are 250 metres (820 feet) high. Because of these hills, Plovdiv is often referred to in Bulgaria as "The City of the Seven Hills".
There is evidence of habitation in the area dating back to the 6th millennium BC, when the first Neolithic settlements were established. The city was subsequently a Thracian settlement named Pulpudeva, later being conquered and ruled also by Persians, Ancient Macedonians, Celts...
Source: Wikipedia contributors — Plovdiv. Adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see licence details. Reviewed by the TimeZoria AI Editorial Team.
329,489 residents (GeoNames city population; metro areas may be larger).
Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Europe/Sofia · UTC+02:00 (EET).
Observes DST.
Bulgarian Lev (BGN) · +359.
Sofia, Thessaloniki, Burgas
Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) about 12.7 km from the city coordinates. Source: OurAirports (public domain).
2024 averages: daily highs 21.0°C and lows 10.7°C. Warmest month: July (average high 34.4°C); coolest month: January (average low -0.5°C). Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
Although it is located in the middle of a rich agricultural region, Plovdiv's economy has shifted from agriculture to industry since the beginning of the 20th century. Food processing, tobacco, brewing, and textiles formed the pillars of the industrial economic shift. Source: Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted).
Region: Plovdiv · IANA zone: Europe/Sofia · Open data sources and licence details: TimeZoria AI licenses.
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Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. Different regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Plovdiv and another city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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