What time zone is Elin Pelin in?

Elin Pelin uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Sofia.

When is the next clock change in Elin Pelin?

Clocks in Elin Pelin move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00)

Does Elin Pelin observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Elin Pelin observes daylight saving time: EEST (UTC+3) in summer and EET (UTC+2) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Elin Pelin?

Elin Pelin is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer

Current Time in Elin Pelin, Obshtina Elin Pelin, Sofia, Bulgaria

6:57:35 AM

06:57:35

Sunday, October 25, 2026

EET (Eastern European Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Sofia

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Time zone details

Elin Pelin is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Elin Pelin

Sunrise6:50 AMSolar noon12:09 PMSunset5:28 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Bulgaria
Administrative area: Sofia
District: Obshtina Elin Pelin
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: Bulgarian, Turkish, Romany
Dialing code: +359
Population: 7,373
Elevation: Approximately 549 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 40' N / 23° 36' E

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Clock changes in Elin Pelin

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

3:00 AM EET4:00 AM EEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
3:00 AM EET4:00 AM EEST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
4:00 AM EEST3:00 AM EET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Solar noon: 12:09 PM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 37 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:21 AM – 5:57 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:48 AM – 6:30 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:15 AM – 7:02 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:50 AM (east, 105.8°)
Sunset: 5:28 PM (west, 254.0°)
Day length: 10 hr 37 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:09 PM (35.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:21 AM – 5:57 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:48 AM – 6:30 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:15 AM – 7:02 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:44 PM (east, 71.6°)
Moonset: 5:52 AM (west, 284.6°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	6:50 AM	5:28 PM	10 hr 37 min	2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	6:51 AM	5:26 PM	10 hr 35 min	2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	6:53 AM	5:25 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:54 AM	5:23 PM	10 hr 29 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:55 AM	5:22 PM	10 hr 27 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:56 AM	5:21 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:58 AM	5:19 PM	10 hr 22 min	2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Bulgaria

Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Elin Pelin in?: Elin Pelin uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Sofia.
When is the next clock change in Elin Pelin?: Clocks in Elin Pelin move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00)
Does Elin Pelin observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Elin Pelin observes daylight saving time: EEST (UTC+3) in summer and EET (UTC+2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Elin Pelin?: Elin Pelin is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer