Current Local Time in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia is a city in Sofia City, Bulgaria. It keeps time in the Europe/Sofia time zone, whose standard offset is UTC+2. Sofia observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Sofia as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Sofia facts
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Region
- Sofia City
- Coordinates
- 42.6977° N, 23.3219° E
- Elevation
- 561 m (1,841 ft)
- Population
- ~1,286,000
- Currency
- Bulgarian lev (BGN)
- Languages
- Bulgarian
- Calling code
- +359
Time zone
- Zone name
- Europe/Sofia
- Standard offset
- UTC+2
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- Daylight saving
- Observed (UTC+2 standard, UTC+3 in summer)
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- Moscow, Russia
- Berlin, Germany
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- Lisbon, Portugal
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Vienna, Austria
- Stockholm, Sweden
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia uses the Europe/Sofia time zone. Its standard offset is UTC+2, and it switches to UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sofia moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.
What country is Sofia in?
Sofia is located in Bulgaria (Sofia City). The local currency is the Bulgarian lev (BGN) and the international calling code is +359.