Sofia is located in Bulgaria and uses the Europe/Sofia timezone, currently GMT+3 from UTC. The clocks change on 25 October 2026 to GMT+2. Sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 21:42 local time. The coordinates of Sofia are 42.70°N, 23.32°E.

Use Timetate to compare Sofia time with other cities around the world, plan international meetings, and visualise time zones on an interactive 3D globe. Add Sofia to your world clock to track it alongside your local time.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sofia in?›

Sofia is in the Europe/Sofia timezone, currently GMT+3 from UTC.

Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?›

Yes. Sofia observes daylight saving time. The clocks change on 25 October 2026 to GMT+2.

What is the UTC offset for Sofia?›

Sofia is currently GMT+3 from UTC (GMT+3). Clocks change on 25 October 2026.