Sofia, Bulgaria — GPS Coordinates
42° 41' 51.0" N, 23° 19' 26.9" E
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 1,152,556 |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 / UTC+3 |
Situated in the western part of Bulgaria, Sofia lies at the foot of the Vitosha Mountain, making it an inland city with a rich historical and cultural landscape. It is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, surrounded by picturesque nature and significant landmarks.
The coordinates 42.6975, 23.3241 can be utilized for multiple practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing pin locations with others, or geotagging photographs taken in the area. These coordinates can enhance navigation and location accuracy for various activities.
Geographic Facts About Sofia
- Sunrise
- 06:28
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 20:38
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 14h 09m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Europe/Sofia
- Antipode
- -42.697510, -156.675850
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Sofia 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
Distances from Sofia
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | 132 km | 82 mi | ESE (117°) |
| Niš, Serbia | 135 km | 84 mi | WNW (302°) |
| Skopje, North Macedonia | 174 km | 108 mi | WSW (244°) |
| Pristina, Kosovo | 176 km | 110 mi | W (270°) |
| Craiova, Romania | 184 km | 114 mi | NNE (12°) |
| Stara Zagora | 192 km | 119 mi | E (98°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Sofia?
The coordinates for Sofia are 42.6975° N latitude and 23.3241° E longitude. To read them, note that the first number represents latitude (north-south position) and the second number represents longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Sofia in, and what is its UTC offset?
Sofia is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours during standard time and +3 hours during daylight saving time.
How can I use Sofia's coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '42.6975, 23.3241' into the search bar, and the application will provide you with directions and information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.