Current time in Bulgaria

Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) · UTC+3 · Capital: Sofia

22:51:21

Thursday 22 October 2026

Time zoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)Europe/Sofia

UTC offsetUTC+3

Daylight saving timeIn effect nowClocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026

Official name: Република България
Capital: Sofia
Population: 7,202,198
Currency: BGN
Language: Bulgarian
Dialling code: +359
Internet domain: .bg
ISO codes: BG, BGR
Continent: Europe
Largest city: Sofia
Cities on WorldClock: 1
Number of time zones: 1

About Bulgaria

Bulgaria, also known as the Republic of Bulgaira, is located in Southeastern Europe. The country’s capital city is Sofia, its official language is Bulgarian, which is a Slavic language, and the country has a population of almost 7.4 million. Bulgaria is a member of the European Union and NATO. In recent years Bulgaria has gained popularity as a tourist destination. The currency used in Bulgaria is the Lev (BGN).

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Sofia22:51

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Time difference from Bulgaria

City	Local time	Difference
London	20:51	2 h behind
Paris	21:51	1 h behind
Moscow	22:51	Same time
Istanbul	22:51	Same time
Dubai	23:51	1 h ahead
New Delhi	01:21	2:30 h ahead
Bangkok	02:51	4 h ahead
Tokyo	04:51	6 h ahead
Sydney	06:51	8 h ahead
New York	15:51	7 h behind
Los Angeles	12:51	10 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bulgaria in?

Bulgaria uses Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3 at the moment.

How many time zones does Bulgaria have?

Bulgaria has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+3 right now.

Does Bulgaria observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Bulgaria changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+2.

What time is it in Sofia right now?

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and London?

Bulgaria is currently 2 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and New York?

Bulgaria is currently 7 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the best time to call Bulgaria?

Office hours in Bulgaria (9:00–17:00 local time) are 07:00–15:00 in London and 02:00–10:00 in New York, so aim for that window.

Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Bulgaria?

Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+3: Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Republic of Cyprus….

What is the dialling code for Bulgaria?

The international dialling code for Bulgaria is +359.