Current time in Sofia, Bulgaria
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Time zone
- Eastern European Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 28, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 7:14 AM · 5:07 PM
- IANA zone
- Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates
- 42.68° N, 23.32° E
Time difference from Sofia
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Sofia is 2 hours ahead | 12:29 AM |
| London | Sofia is 2 hours ahead | 12:29 AM |
| New York | Sofia is 7 hours ahead | 7:29 PM |
| Los Angeles | Sofia is 10 hours ahead | 4:29 PM |
| Dubai | Sofia is 2 hours behind | 4:29 AM |
| Manila | Sofia is 6 hours behind | 8:29 AM |
| Tokyo | Sofia is 7 hours behind | 9:29 AM |
| Sydney | Sofia is 9 hours behind | 11:29 AM |
Sofia time zone: questions
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia, Bulgaria uses Eastern European Standard Time, which is UTC+2 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Europe/Sofia.
Does Sofia use daylight saving time?
Yes. Sofia uses UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Sofia and UTC?
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sofia today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Sofia at 7:14 AM and sets at 5:07 PM, giving 9 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Sofia?
Most offices in Sofia open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Sofia
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
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Other places on UTC+2 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:29 AM
- New York 7:29 PM
- Tokyo 9:29 AM
- Los Angeles 4:29 PM
- Paris 1:29 AM
- Dubai 4:29 AM
- Manila 8:29 AM
- Sydney 11:29 AM
- Chicago 6:29 PM
- Seoul 9:29 AM
- Toronto 7:29 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:29 PM
- Beijing 8:29 AM
- Berlin 1:29 AM
- San Francisco 4:29 PM
- Shanghai 8:29 AM
- Bangkok 7:29 AM
- Delhi 5:59 AM
- Moscow 3:29 AM
- Mumbai 5:59 AM
- Rome 1:29 AM
- Amsterdam 1:29 AM
- Istanbul 3:29 AM
- Las Vegas 4:29 PM