Current Date And Time In Balchik, Bulgaria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:12:37 EEST
State: Dobrich
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 13,000
District: Obshtina Balchik
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Balchik, a city in Dobrich, Bulgaria in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Balchik — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Balchik | |
| District / County | Obshtina Balchik | |
| State | Dobrich | |
| Country | Bulgaria | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 13,000 | |
| Area | 74.41 km² (28.73 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Dobrich | #2 of 8 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 | 191 | |
| In Feet | 627 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 43.42 | |
| Longitude | 28.16 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 43.422° N 28.158° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 25' 18" N 28° 9' 31" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 25.3' N 28° 9.51' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Dobrich Capital | 31 km West-Northwest of Dobrich | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Darabani, Romania (42 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:07 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:17 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 9600 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Sofia |
Balchik is a city situated in Dobrich, Bulgaria, within Europe. It falls under Obshtina Balchik, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Balchik as a District Headquarters. 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 Dobrich
The latitude and longitude of Balchik pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 191 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Balchik on the map
Balchik 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 Balchik 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. › Balchik exchange rates
To ring a number in Balchik 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 Balchik and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Balchik ranks #2 of 8 cities in Dobrich. It lies about 31 km West-Northwest of Dobrich, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Dobrich market. › Cities near Balchik
Balchik has a recorded population of approximately 13,000 people. That places it #2 of 8 cities with population data in Dobrich. Browse more cities in Dobrich for comparison.
Balchik spans approximately 74.41 square kilometers (28.73 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Balchik keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:07 AM and sets around 08:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Balchik price in Bulgarian lev (BGN), written with the symbol лв. Check live rates on our Balchik currency page.
Balchik is about 31 km West-Northwest of Dobrich, the capital of Dobrich. See cities near Balchik for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Balchik lands you closest to Darabani, Romania, about 42 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Balchik sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
