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Sandanski, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria uses Europe/Sofia, currently EEST (UTC+03:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
Sandanski is a city in Bulgaria, home to around 28,500 people. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
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Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Population
28,510
Calling code
+359
Currency
BGN
Next clock change
Sandanski vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:44 / 18:38
- Day length
- 10h 54m
Common questions
What time zone is Sandanski in?
Sandanski uses the Europe/Sofia time zone, currently EEST (UTC+03:00).
Does Sandanski observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
How many hours ahead or behind is Sandanski?
Sandanski 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: .