Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 (2016)
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Capital: | Sofia |
| Abbreviations: | BG, BGR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +359 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
27 MAR
27 Mar 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2016, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2016, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
30 OCT
30 Oct 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 2016, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 2016, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Oct 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Bulgaria (2016)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Burgas | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Dobrich | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Gabrovo | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Haskovo | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Kardzhali | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Kyustendil | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Lovech | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Montana | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Pazardzhik | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Pernik | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Pleven | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Plovdiv | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Razgrad | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ruse | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Shumen | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Silistra | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Sliven | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Smolyan | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Sofia | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Sofia-grad | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Stara Zagora | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Targovishte | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Varna | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Veliko Tarnovo | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Vidin | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Vratsa | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Yambol | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
DST Changes Summary for Bulgaria
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bulgaria
Does Bulgaria use Daylight Saving Time in 2016?
Yes, Bulgaria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2016 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Bulgaria?
The next scheduled time transition in Bulgaria will take place on Sunday, 27 March 2016. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Bulgaria follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Bulgaria follows a single, unified schedule. Every province across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Bulgaria?
Following the shift on 27 Mar 2016, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.