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Sofia

Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria

29 Jul 2026

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Bulgaria: common questions

What is the current time in Sofia, Bulgaria?

Sofia operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2 during winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3 during summer. To find the current time in Sofia, add 2 hours to UTC during winter months and 3 hours during summer months.

Does Sofia, Bulgaria observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Sofia and the rest of Bulgaria observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in late March and go back 1 hour to Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in late October.

What is the time difference between Sofia and major world cities?

London (GMT/BST): Sofia is 2 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 1 hour ahead when the UK is on BST (summer).

New York (EST/EDT): Sofia is 7 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 6 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).

Tokyo (JST): Sofia is 7 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

What are other major cities in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria's major cities include Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Ruse, and Stara Zagora. Sofia is the capital and largest city.

What is Sofia, Bulgaria known for?

Sofia is Bulgaria's capital and largest city, known for the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Boyana Church (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the National Palace of Culture, Vitosha Mountain nearby, and as a major cultural and economic center. The city has a rich history dating back to ancient times and features a mix of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences.