Current Date And Time In Shipka, Bulgaria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:55:12 EEST
State: Stara Zagora
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 1,604
District: Obshtina Kazanlŭk
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shipka, a city in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shipka — 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 | Shipka | |
| District / County | Obshtina Kazanlŭk | |
| State | Stara Zagora | |
| Country | Bulgaria | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,604 | |
| Area | 37.99 km² (14.67 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Stara Zagora | #13 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 | 678 | |
| In Feet | 2,225 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.71 | |
| Longitude | 25.34 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.712° N 25.335° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 42' 42" N 25° 20' 7" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 42.7' N 25° 20.12' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Stara Zagora Capital | 40 km Southeast of Stara Zagora | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Zimnicea, Romania (105 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:26 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 6150 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Sofia |
Shipka is a city situated in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, within Europe. It falls under Obshtina Kazanlŭk, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shipka 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 Stara Zagora
The latitude and longitude of Shipka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 678 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shipka on the map
Shipka 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 Shipka 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. › Shipka exchange rates
To ring a number in Shipka 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 Shipka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shipka ranks #13 of 21 cities in Stara Zagora. It lies about 40 km Southeast of Stara Zagora, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Stara Zagora market. › Cities near Shipka
Shipka has a recorded population of approximately 1,604 people. That places it #13 of 21 cities with population data in Stara Zagora. Browse more cities in Stara Zagora for comparison.
Shipka spans approximately 37.99 square kilometers (14.67 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Shipka sits within Obshtina Kazanlŭk, is part of Stara Zagora in Bulgaria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Shipka keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:20 AM and sets around 08:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shipka price in Bulgarian lev (BGN), written with the symbol лв. Check live rates on our Shipka currency page.
Shipka is about 40 km Southeast of Stara Zagora, the capital of Stara Zagora. See cities near Shipka for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shipka lands you closest to Zimnicea, Romania, about 105 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shipka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
