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Time in SofiaUTC+03

Live clock and time-zone data for Sofia, Bulgaria — Sofia (Europe/Sofia), UTC+03 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
02:19
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Night
Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Current UTC offset
UTC+03
Abbreviation
GMT+3
Population
1,241,000
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Cultural and business context

Sofia keeps time under Sofia (Europe/Sofia) — a UTC+03 offset from UTC at the moment. Most Bulgaria workplaces operate from 09:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 12:30 to 13:30. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
BGN лв
Dial
+359
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
12:30–13:30
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Sofia, other cities are at
Moscow12:00
London10:00
Berlin11:00
New York05:00
Tokyo18:00
Singapore17:00
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Best hours to meet with Moscow
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 13:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 17:00
Compare: Sofia ↔ Moscow
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Sofia shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

Is it daytime in Sofia right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Sofia.

What's the best time to call Sofia from Moscow?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between Moscow and Sofia without falling outside office hours.

What time zone abbreviation does Sofia use?

Sofia uses the abbreviation GMT+3, which corresponds to the IANA zone Europe/Sofia.

What are typical business hours in Sofia?

Offices in Bulgaria typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.

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