Current Date And Time In Stara Kresna, Bulgaria
Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:34:17 EEST
State: Blagoevgrad
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 3,586
District: Obshtina Kresna
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Stara Kresna, 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 Stara Kresna — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Stara Kresna | |
| District / County | Obshtina Kresna | |
| State | Blagoevgrad | |
| Country | Bulgaria | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,586 | |
| Area | 19.17 km² (7.40 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Blagoevgrad | #10 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 | 561 | |
| In Feet | 1,841 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.8 | |
| Longitude | 23.18 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.8° N 23.183° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 47' 60" N 23° 10' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 48' N 23° 11' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Blagoevgrad Capital | 25 km North-Northwest of Blagoevgrad | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Pehčevo, North Macedonia (25 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:32 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:32 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 0m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 2845 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Sofia |
Stara Kresna is a city situated in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, within Europe. It falls under Obshtina Kresna, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Stara Kresna 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 Stara Kresna pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 561 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Stara Kresna on the map
Stara Kresna 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 Stara Kresna 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. › Stara Kresna exchange rates
To ring a number in Stara Kresna 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 Stara Kresna and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Stara Kresna ranks #10 of 21 cities in Blagoevgrad. It lies about 25 km North-Northwest of Blagoevgrad, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Blagoevgrad market. › Cities near Stara Kresna
Stara Kresna has a recorded population of approximately 3,586 people. That places it #10 of 21 cities with population data in Blagoevgrad. Browse more cities in Blagoevgrad for comparison.
Stara Kresna spans approximately 19.17 square kilometers (7.40 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Stara Kresna sits within Obshtina Kresna, is part of Blagoevgrad in Bulgaria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Stara Kresna keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:32 AM and sets around 08:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Stara Kresna price in Bulgarian lev (BGN), written with the symbol лв. Check live rates on our Stara Kresna currency page.
Stara Kresna is about 25 km North-Northwest of Blagoevgrad, the capital of Blagoevgrad. See cities near Stara Kresna for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Stara Kresna lands you closest to Pehčevo, North Macedonia, about 25 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Stara Kresna sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
