BulgariaTime in Bulgaria Now

Eastern European Standard Time (EET) · UTC+2 · Capital: Sofia

19:27:19
Thursday 12 November 2026
Time zoneEastern European Standard Time (EET)Europe/Sofia
UTC offsetUTC+2
Daylight saving timeObserved, not in effect nowClocks go forward 1 hour on 28 March 2027

See the current time in Bulgaria alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.

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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Current time in cities in Bulgaria

Sofia19:27
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Time difference from Bulgaria

CityLocal timeDifference
London17:272 h behind
Paris18:271 h behind
Moscow20:271 h ahead
Istanbul20:271 h ahead
Dubai21:272 h ahead
New Delhi22:573:30 h ahead
Bangkok00:275 h ahead
Tokyo02:277 h ahead
Sydney04:279 h ahead
New York12:277 h behind
Los Angeles09:2710 h behind

Time tools for Sofia

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🕌 Prayer times in Sofia

  • Fajr05:36
  • Sunrise07:14
  • Dhuhr12:11
  • Asr14:45
  • Maghrib17:07
  • Isha18:38
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bulgaria in?

Bulgaria uses Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is UTC+2 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+2 right now.

Does Bulgaria observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Bulgaria changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Eastern European Standard Time (EET), UTC+2. Clocks go forward 1 hour on 28 March 2027, to UTC+3.

What time is it in Sofia right now?

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is on Eastern European Standard Time (EET), UTC+2. 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+2: Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Republic of Cyprus, Romania….

What is the dialling code for Bulgaria?

The international dialling code for Bulgaria is +359.