Bulgaria · Europe/Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria is in the Europe/Sofia time zone (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Sofia's time against major cities around the world, and check Bulgaria's public holidays.
Sofia vs the World
Current time difference between Sofia, Bulgaria and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Sofia |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:22 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:22 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:22 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:52 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:22 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:22 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:22 AM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Sofia (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Sofia, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Sofia | 5:00 PM in Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Bulgaria
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Нова година | public |
| Mar 3 | Liberation Day | Освобождение | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Разпети петък | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | Великден | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Ден на труда | public |
| May 6 | St. George's Day | Гергьовден | public |
| May 24 | Culture Day | Просвета и култура | public |
| Sep 6 | Unification Day | Съединение | public |
| Sep 22 | Independence Day | Независимост | public |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Бъдни вечер | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Рождество | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia, Bulgaria is in the Europe/Sofia time zone (UTC+02:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Sofia right now?
The current local time in Sofia is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Sofia's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Sofia observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Sofia moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Sofia's UTC / GMT offset?
Sofia is in Europe/Sofia (UTC+02:00), switching to UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Sofia and India?
Sofia (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Sofia and New York?
Sofia (UTC+02:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Sofia's airport code?
Sofia's main airport is SOF — the IATA code many people use when searching for Sofia time.