Current Date And Time In Rakovski, Bulgaria
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
11:40:00 EEST
State: Plovdiv
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 15,782
District: Obshtina Rakovski
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rakovski, a city in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Rakovski — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rakovski | |
| District / County | Obshtina Rakovski | |
| State | Plovdiv | |
| Country | Bulgaria | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,782 | |
| Area | 98.00 km² (37.84 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Plovdiv | #5 of 17 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 | 174 | |
| In Feet | 571 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.29 | |
| Longitude | 24.97 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.288° N 24.968° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 17' 17" N 24° 58' 4" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 17.29' N 24° 58.07' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Plovdiv Capital | 23 km Southwest of Plovdiv | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Páchni, Greece (109 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:07 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 31m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 4150 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Sofia | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1966-01-01 |
Rakovski is a city situated in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, within Europe. It falls under Obshtina Rakovski, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rakovski 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 Plovdiv
The latitude and longitude of Rakovski pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 174 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rakovski on the map
Rakovski 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 Rakovski 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. › Rakovski exchange rates
To ring a number in Rakovski 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 Rakovski and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rakovski ranks #5 of 17 cities in Plovdiv. It lies about 23 km Southwest of Plovdiv, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Plovdiv market. › Cities near Rakovski
Rakovski has a recorded population of approximately 15,782 people. That places it #5 of 17 cities with population data in Plovdiv. Browse more cities in Plovdiv for comparison.
Rakovski spans approximately 98.00 square kilometers (37.84 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rakovski keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:36 AM and sets around 08:07 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rakovski price in Bulgarian lev (BGN), written with the symbol лв. Check live rates on our Rakovski currency page.
Rakovski is about 23 km Southwest of Plovdiv, the capital of Plovdiv. See cities near Rakovski for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rakovski lands you closest to Páchni, Greece, about 109 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rakovski sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
