Current Time in Sofia, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Lat/Long: 42.7° N, 23.32° E
Elevation: 562 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Bulgaria
Province: Sofia-grad
IANA Timezone: Europe/Sofia
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Bulgaria: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Bulgaria: EEST
Daylight Hours in Sofia
Sofia gets 15h 16m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset is at 21:04.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 02m near the December solstice to 15h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sofia and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sofia right now.
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sofia.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 03:28 | 05:48 | 13:26 | 17:30 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:27 | 05:48 | 13:26 | 17:30 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:27 | 05:48 | 13:26 | 17:30 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:26 | 05:48 | 13:26 | 17:31 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:26 | 05:48 | 13:27 | 17:31 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:26 | 05:48 | 13:27 | 17:31 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:26 | 05:48 | 13:27 | 17:31 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
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How Far Is Sofia From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,757 km | WNW (300deg) |
| Moscow | 1,777 km | NNE (30deg) |
| London | 2,014 km | NW (307deg) |
| Dubai | 3,498 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,311 km | ESE (104deg) |
| New York | 7,584 km | NW (306deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,414 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Singapore | 9,130 km | E (95deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Sofia?
Sofia next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Sofia's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sofia and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.7deg S, 156.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sofia
What time is it in Sofia right now?
The current local time in Sofia is 10:57 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Sofia follows the Europe/Sofia time zone.
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia uses the Europe/Sofia IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Sofia?
Is Sofia on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Sofia is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Sofia tonight?
The moon phase over Sofia tonight is Waning Crescent with 20.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Sofia?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sofia, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.