Geographic position of Sofia
Sofia is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.6975° N, 23.3242° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,753 km (2,953 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,266 km (3,272 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,772 km (9,179 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,908 km (1,186 mi) east
Sofia lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Sofia
With a population of 1,152,556, Sofia ranks as the 1st most populous city in Bulgaria, out of 56 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Sofia
Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) is a major international airport serving Sofia directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:57:42.
Daylight saving time changes in Sofia
Sofia uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Sofia. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Sofia
Business hours in Sofia (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Sofia
Compare time in Sofia with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Bulgaria
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia follows the Europe/Sofia time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Sofia at UTC+3.
What time is it in Sofia right now?
The current local time in Sofia is 20:57:42 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sofia is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Sofia?
Sofia is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sofia?
Sofia Airport (SOF) is the airport serving Sofia. The current local time at the airport is 20:57:42.
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