Latitude and Longitude of Bulgaria
42° 41' 51.0" N, 23° 19' 26.9" E
Situated in Southeast Europe, Bulgaria is located in the Eastern Hemisphere. It shares borders with Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, and Greece and Turkey to the south, forming a broad shape that encompasses both mountainous and flat terrains. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Bulgaria for various reasons, including geocoding applications, navigation purposes, and mapping projects. Understanding the country’s coordinates assists in effective time-zone planning and enhances the accuracy of geographic data analysis.
Bulgaria Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 42.697510, 23.324150
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 42°41'51.0"N 23°19'26.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 42°41.851'N 23°19.449'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 34N 690369E 4729844N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sx8dfub5h
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8GJ5M8XF+2M2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:42.697510,23.324150
Major Cities in Bulgaria
Frequently Asked Questions
Which continent and region is Bulgaria located in, and how can I read its coordinates?
Bulgaria is located in Europe, specifically in Southeast Europe. The geographic coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, with Bulgaria's centroid at approximately 42.70° N latitude and 23.32° E longitude.
What is Bulgaria's time zone, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Bulgaria operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2. During daylight saving time, it shifts to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3. Its longitudinal span allows for a consistent time zone throughout the country.
How can I pinpoint specific cities or regions within Bulgaria using its country page?
The country page provides a comprehensive overview of Bulgaria’s geographic coordinates, which can be used to identify major cities and sub-regions. By entering specific coordinates in a geocoding tool, users can pinpoint locations such as Sofia, Plovdiv, or Varna.