Current Time in Sofia
Bulgaria · EET/EEST · UTC+2:00 / UTC+3:00 (DST)
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Europe/Sofia
Timezone Details
| Timezone | EET/EEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+2:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+3:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Sofia |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Population | 1.3 million |
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About Sofia Time Zone (EET/EEST)
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Bulgaria is an EU member and synchronizes its clock changes with the rest of the EU.
Key fact: Sofia is in the same timezone as Bucharest and Athens — 2 hours ahead of London in winter.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Sofia with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sofia Time
What time is it in Sofia right now? +
The current time in Sofia, Bulgaria is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Sofia is in the EET/EEST timezone (UTC+2:00 in winter, UTC+3:00 in summer).
What timezone is Sofia in? +
Sofia is in the EET/EEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Sofia. The UTC offset is +2:00 in winter and +3:00 in summer.Does Sofia observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +2:00; in summer it is +3:00.
What is the UTC offset for Sofia? +
Sofia's UTC offset is UTC+2:00 in winter and UTC+3:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Sofia and London? +
Sofia (EET/EEST) is UTC+2:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Sofia is in the same timezone as Bucharest and Athens — 2 hours ahead of London in winter.
How do I convert Sofia time to UTC? +
To convert Sofia time to UTC, subtract UTC+2:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Sofia and the UTC offset is UTC+2:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Sofia in? +
Sofia is located in Europe. It is the 1.3 million population city in Bulgaria.
What is the IANA timezone name for Sofia? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Sofia is
Europe/Sofia. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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