Major Airports in Bulgaria
- Burgas Airport (BOJ) - 20:19:27
- Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) - 20:19:27
- Sofia Airport (SOF) - 20:19:27
- Varna Airport (VAR) - 20:19:27
Daylight saving time changes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria has 1 listed IANA time zones. 1 of them observe daylight saving time changes in 2026.
Next change: October 25, 2026
Clock moves back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Bulgaria
Business hours in Bulgaria (9 AM–5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Beijing: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Paris: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Toronto: 2:00 AM – 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Seoul: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mexico City: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Cairo: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Bangkok: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bulgaria
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Bulgaria have?
Bulgaria uses a single time zone nationwide: Europe/Sofia, currently at UTC+3.
What time is it in Bulgaria right now?
The current local time in Sofia is 20:19:27 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026.
Does Bulgaria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bulgaria is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
What currency is used in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria uses the Lev (BGN) as its official currency.
What language is spoken in Bulgaria?
The official language codes for Bulgaria are BG, TR-BG, ROM.
What is the international calling code for Bulgaria?
To call Bulgaria from abroad, dial the country code +359 before the local number.
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