Current Time in Sofia, Bulgaria

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EET

IANA Identifier

Europe/Sofia

UTC Offset

UTC+2

Country

Bulgaria (BG)

Location Details

Coordinates

42.6977°, 23.3219°

Population

1.3M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Sofia Airport (SOF) — 10 km

Nearby Cities

• Abuja — Nigeria
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Sofia in?

Sofia is in the EET time zone (Europe/Sofia), which is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Sofia observe Daylight Saving Time?

Sofia uses the Europe/Sofia IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Sofia?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Sofia, Bulgaria. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Sofia?

Sofia has a UTC offset of UTC+2. This means it is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Sofia?

Sofia is served by Sofia Airport (SOF).