Current Time in Sofia, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
The current local time in Sofia, Bulgaria is 07:56:14 (EEST) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Sofia is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,240,000. The sun rises at about 06:49 and sets at 20:05 today (13h 16m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 20:05
- 13h 16m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria keeps EEST (UTC+03:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Sofia is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:49 and sets at about 20:05 local time, giving Sofia 13h 16m of daylight.
Right now it is 07:56 on Sunday in Sofia (UTC+03:00). When it is 07:56 here, it is 00:56 in New York (7h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Sofia
- Use the Europe/Sofia IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Sofia to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 00:56 Sun | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 21:56 Sat | 10h behind |
| London | 05:56 Sun | 2h behind |
| Paris | 06:56 Sun | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 08:56 Sun | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 10:26 Sun | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 12:56 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 13:56 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 14:56 Sun | 7h ahead |
Best next checks from Sofia
Compare Sofia with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Bulgaria.
Business-hours overlap from Sofia
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Sofia overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Sofia time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Sofia time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia uses EEST (UTC+03:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Sofia today?
Today the sun rises around 06:49 and sets around 20:05 in Sofia, about 13h 16m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Sofia and other cities?
When it is 07:56 in Sofia, it is 00:56 in New York (7h behind). See the table above for Sofia's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Sofia
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Sofia IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Bulgaria time page.
Location and time-zone details for Sofia
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Sofia (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | 42.7, 23.32 |
| Population signal | About 1,240,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:49, sunset 20:05, 13h 16m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Sofia time-zone page for rules, the Bulgaria country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 42.7° N, 23.32° E
Population: 1,240,000
Country: 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Bulgaria: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Bulgaria: EEST