What time zone does Sofia use?
Sofia, Bulgaria uses Europe/Sofia. The live clock on this page reflects the current local time for UTC +02:00.
Time in Sofia, Bulgaria
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
UTC +02:00 Europe/Sofia
Timezone Overview
Sofia uses the IANA time zone Europe/Sofia and is currently on UTC +02:00. This page combines the live local clock with daylight information, holiday context, and comparison tools in one place.
For planning across Europe, the key facts are the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving time applies, and how Sofia lines up with other cities. The current daylight saving status is Observed.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT SOFIA
- UTC OFFSET
- UTC +02:00
- DAYLIGHT SAVING
- Observed
- TIMEZONE NAME
- Sofia
- WORLD REGION
- Europe
SUN & DAYLIGHT — SOFIA
- SUNRISE
- 07:37 AM
- SUNSET
- 06:48 PM
- DAY LENGTH
- 11h 10m
- SOLAR NOON
- 01:12 PM
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN BULGARIA
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Бъдни вечер (Christmas Eve) | |
| Рождество Христово (Christmas Day) | |
| Рождество Христово (Second day of Christmas) |
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Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?
This page currently lists daylight saving time as Observed. If local rules change seasonally, the displayed offset and clock update to match the active rule.