PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Sofia
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time
- IANA zone
- Europe/Sofia
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC+3
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Region
- Sofia-Capital
- Population
- 1,152,556
- Coordinates
- 42.70° N, 23.32° E
- Elevation
- 562 m
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, with a population of about 1,152,556. It uses the Eastern European Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Sofia).
Sofia observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+2 and summer time is UTC+3. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 4:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Cairo, Alexandria, Kyiv, Beirut, Bucharest, Jerusalem.
Because Sofia lies at 42.70° N, 23.32° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 20 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 02 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 5:48 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| September equinox | 7:13 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:53 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 02 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia is in the Eastern European Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Sofia. The UTC offset is UTC+2 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time).
Does Sofia have daylight saving time?
Yes. Sofia switches between UTC+2 (standard time) and UTC+3 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Sofia and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Sofia all year round.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Sofia all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sofia?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:48 AM and sets at about 9:08 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:53 AM and sets at about 4:55 PM (local time).