Sofia, Bulgaria
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+3 (GMT+3)
The current local time in Sofia, Bulgaria is 22:45:39.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 1,152,556
- Coordinates
- 42.70° N, 23.32° E
- Time Zone
- Europe/Sofia
- Currency
- Lev (BGN)
- Languages
- Bulgarian, Turkish, Romany
- Country Area
- 110,910 km²
Time Difference Between Sofia and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 7h behind | |
| Time in London | 2h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 5h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 10h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h behind |
Weather in Sofia
Current weather conditions in Sofia including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
10°C
Overcast
Humidity
84%
Wind
12.3 km/h
Visibility
28 km
13°
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18°
10°
20°
8°
21°
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18°
13°
Cities Near Sofia
- Time in Pernik26 km
- Time in Blagoevgrad78 km
- Time in Pazardzhik100 km
- Time in Plovdiv132 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Sofia
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Sofia and New York
- Time difference between Sofia and London
- Time difference between Sofia and Tokyo
- Time difference between Sofia and Sydney
- Time difference between Sofia and Dubai
- Time difference between Sofia and Singapore
- Time difference between Sofia and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Sofia and Paris
Map of Sofia
Map showing the location of Sofia at coordinates 42.69751, 23.32415.
About Sofia Time
Sofia is located in Europe, Bulgariaand follows the Europe/Sofia time zone. The city has a population of approximately 1,152,556 people.
The current local time in Sofia is determined by the Europe/Sofia time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Sofia, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sofia
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia is in the Europe/Sofia time zone (GMT+3) in Bulgaria.
What is the current UTC offset for Sofia?
Sofia is currently at UTC+3 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Sofia observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Sofia?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Sofia, Bulgaria, updated every second.