Current Date And Time In Petrich, Bulgaria
Friday, 24 July 2026
23:23:45 EEST
State: Blagoevgrad
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 30,722
District: Obshtina Petrich
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Petrich, a city in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Petrich — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Petrich | |
| District / County | Obshtina Petrich | |
| State | Blagoevgrad | |
| Country | Bulgaria | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 30,722 | |
| Area | 80.42 km² (31.05 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Blagoevgrad | #2 of 21 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Bulgarian Lev | |
| Code ISO-4217 | BGN | |
| Symbol | лв | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +359 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .bg | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 185 | |
| In Feet | 607 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.4 | |
| Longitude | 23.21 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.398° N 23.207° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 23' 54" N 23° 12' 25" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 23.91' N 23° 12.42' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Blagoevgrad Capital | 69 km North of Blagoevgrad | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Vyróneia, Greece (15 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:54 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 2850 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Sofia |
Petrich is a city situated in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, within Europe. It falls under Obshtina Petrich, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Petrich as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Blagoevgrad
The latitude and longitude of Petrich pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 185 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Petrich on the map
Petrich runs on UTC +02:00, shifting to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Petrich run on Bulgarian Lev (BGN), shown with the symbol лв. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Petrich exchange rates
To ring a number in Petrich from outside Bulgaria, dial +359 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Petrich and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Petrich ranks #2 of 21 cities in Blagoevgrad. It lies about 69 km North of Blagoevgrad, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Blagoevgrad market. › Cities near Petrich
Petrich has a recorded population of approximately 30,722 people. That places it #2 of 21 cities with population data in Blagoevgrad. Browse more cities in Blagoevgrad for comparison.
Petrich spans approximately 80.42 square kilometers (31.05 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Petrich sits within Obshtina Petrich, is part of Blagoevgrad in Bulgaria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Petrich keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 08:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Petrich price in Bulgarian lev (BGN), written with the symbol лв. Check live rates on our Petrich currency page.
Petrich is about 69 km North of Blagoevgrad, the capital of Blagoevgrad. See cities near Petrich for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Petrich lands you closest to Vyróneia, Greece, about 15 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Petrich sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
