Current Time in Bulgaria
Bulgaria uses Europe/Sofia (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Bulgaria below.
Time across Bulgaria
1 cities trackedBulgaria is in a single time zone — Europe/Sofia (UTC+02:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| SofiaCapital | --:-- | Europe/Sofia · +02:00SOF |
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 |
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 | 10:41 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:41 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:41 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:11 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:41 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:41 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:41 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bulgaria in?
Bulgaria uses Europe/Sofia (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Bulgaria right now?
The current time in Sofia is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Bulgaria observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Bulgaria moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Sofia).
How many time zones does Bulgaria have?
Bulgaria has 1 time zone (Europe/Sofia).
What is Bulgaria's UTC / GMT offset?
Bulgaria is in Europe/Sofia (UTC+02:00), and switches between UTC+02:00 in winter and UTC+03:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Bulgaria?
Yes — the whole of Bulgaria shares one time zone (Europe/Sofia, UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and India?
Bulgaria (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.