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Current Time in Sofia, Bulgaria

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Sofia in?

Sofia is located in Europe. It is the 1.3 million population city in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria · EET/EEST · UTC+2:00 / UTC+3:00 (DST)

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Europe/Sofia

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 EEST (UTC+3) in summer. Bulgaria is one of Europe's oldest capitals.

Key fact: Sofia is in the same timezone as Athens and Bucharest.

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 Athens and Bucharest.

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.

What time is sunrise in Sofia today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Sofia are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Sofia's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Sofia? +

Sunset times in Sofia are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Sofia? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Sofia Airport (SOF) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Sofia to London, Sofia to New York, Sofia to Dubai, Sofia to Tokyo.