What time zone is Kotel in?

Kotel currently uses Eastern European Summer Time (EEST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/Sofia.

When is the next clock change in Kotel?

Clocks in Kotel move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM, changing from EEST (UTC+03:00) to EET (UTC+02:00)

Current Time in Kotel, Obshtina Kotel, Sliven, Bulgaria

2:18:07 AM

02:18:07

Saturday, September 12, 2026

EEST (Eastern European Summer Time) · UTC+03:00

Europe/Sofia

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Time zone details

Kotel is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kotel

Sunrise6:50 AMSolar noon1:10 PMSunset7:29 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Bulgaria
Administrative area: Sliven
District: Obshtina Kotel
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

Practical

Languages: Bulgarian, Turkish, Romany
Dialing code: +359
Population: 6,421
Elevation: Approximately 494 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 52' N / 26° 26' E

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Clock changes in Kotel

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:00 AM EEST3:00 AM EET

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
3:00 AM EET4:00 AM EEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
4:00 AM EEST3:00 AM EET
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Solar noon: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 39 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:21 AM – 7:58 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:47 AM – 8:32 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:12 AM – 9:06 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:50 AM (east, 83.5°)
Sunset: 7:29 PM (west, 276.2°)
Day length: 12 hr 39 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:10 PM (51.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:21 AM – 7:58 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:47 AM – 8:32 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:12 AM – 9:06 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:10 AM (east, 95.4°)
Moonset: 7:50 PM (west, 260.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 11:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	6:50 AM	7:29 PM	12 hr 39 min	2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:51 AM	7:27 PM	12 hr 36 min	2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:52 AM	7:26 PM	12 hr 33 min	2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:53 AM	7:24 PM	12 hr 30 min	2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:54 AM	7:22 PM	12 hr 28 min	2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:56 AM	7:20 PM	12 hr 25 min	2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:57 AM	7:18 PM	12 hr 22 min	2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Bulgaria

Tue, Sep 22, 2026Independence Day
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kotel in?: Kotel currently uses Eastern European Summer Time (EEST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/Sofia.
When is the next clock change in Kotel?: Clocks in Kotel move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM, changing from EEST (UTC+03:00) to EET (UTC+02:00)
Is Kotel currently on daylight saving time?: Kotel is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Kotel right now?: Kotel is currently UTC+03:00