Current Date And Time In Sofia, Bulgaria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:58:48 EEST
State: Sofia-Capital
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 1,152,556
District: Stolichna Obshtina
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sofia, a city in Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Sofia — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Sofia.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Bulgaria operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.6975° N | 23.3242° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.6975 | 23.3242 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 41' 51" N | 23° 19' 27" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 41.8506' N | 23° 19.449' E |
| City | Sofia |
| State | Sofia-Capital (Sofia (stolitsa)) |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Stolichna Obshtina |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 1,152,556 |
| Area (km²) | 492.03 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 189.97 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,342.45 /km² |
| Elevation | 562 m / 1,844 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sofia to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Sofia-Capital.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kubratovo | Sofia-Capital | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Negovan | Sofia-Capital | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Chepintsi | Sofia-Capital | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Svetovrachane | Sofia-Capital | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Podgumer | Sofia-Capital | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Voynegovtsi | Sofia-Capital | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Sofia-Capital, the home state of Sofia, along with each city's aerial distance from Sofia, Sofia-Capital's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lozen | 42.6027° N | 23.4759° E | 683 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buhovo | 42.7667° N | 23.5667° E | 702 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kremikovtsi | 42.7833° N | 23.5° E | 633 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chepintsi | 42.758° N | 23.426° E | 520 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Svetovrachane | 42.7826° N | 23.3877° E | 518 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Negovan | 42.7697° N | 23.4044° E | 520 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Seslavtsi | 42.7833° N | 23.5167° E | 667 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Podgumer | 42.8026° N | 23.4031° E | 566 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Voynegovtsi | 42.8009° N | 23.4223° E | 595 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lokorsko | 42.7941° N | 23.4477° E | 589 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sofia Airport IATA: SOF 8 km (5 mi) from Sofia |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Lokorsko |
| 🗺 Map of Lozen |
| 🗺 Map of Kremikovtsi |
| 🗺 Map of Seslavtsi |
| 🗺 Map of Buhovo |
The exact GPS location of Sofia gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sofia-Capital. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Sofia-Capital state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Sofia are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sofia lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Bulgaria map
Sofia sits within Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria, in the Europe region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Sofia for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Sofia-Capital. › Browse every city in Sofia-Capital
Coordinates for Sofia in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Bulgaria. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sofia are latitude 42.6975° and longitude 23.3242°. In directional format: 42.6975° N, 23.3242° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sofia in Sofia-Capital and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sofia is a city in Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Stolichna Obshtina. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sofia sits at: Latitude 42° 41' 51" N and Longitude 23° 19' 27" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sofia has a population of approximately 1,152,556 people. This is roughly 86.781% of Sofia-Capital's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sofia-Capital.
The interactive satellite map of Sofia is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.6975, 23.3242 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sofia in Sofia-Capital. For broader context, explore the Sofia-Capital state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sofia is Sofia Airport (SOF), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sofia sits at an elevation of approximately 562 meters (1,844 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sofia-Capital.
The closest cities to Sofia include Kubratovo, Negovan, Chepintsi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sofia, sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 08:34 PM, giving a day length of 14h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sofia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sofia is approximately 4,753 km (2,953 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,908 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sofia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,611 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
