Current time in Sofia
Bulgaria
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Time zone
Europe/Sofia
UTC offset
GMT+3
Abbreviation
EEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
42.70, 23.32
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Sofia
Sofia uses Europe/Sofia. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+2 (EET) in winter and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Sofia
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +7h |
| London · United Kingdom | +2h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +10h |
| Paris · France | +1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −1h |
| Mumbai · India | −2h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −6h |
| Sydney · Australia | −7h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Sofia
The longest day brings about 15h 20m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 02m.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Sofia in?
- Sofia is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, currently UTC+3 (EEST).
- Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Sofia move between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST).
- What is the time difference between Sofia and New York?
- Sofia is 7h ahead of New York.