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Samokov, Sofia, Bulgaria uses Europe/Sofia, currently EEST (UTC+03:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
Samokov is a city in Bulgaria, with a population of about 26,800. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Population
26,765
Calling code
+359
Currency
BGN
Next clock change
Samokov vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:44 / 18:36
- Day length
- 10h 52m
Common questions
What time zone is Samokov in?
Samokov uses the Europe/Sofia time zone, currently EEST (UTC+03:00).
Does Samokov observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
How many hours ahead or behind is Samokov?
Samokov is 3 hours ahead of UTC, 7 hours ahead of New York City, 2 hours ahead of London and 6 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .