Bulgaria facts
| Capital | Sofia |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southeast Europe |
| Area | 110,879 km² · 42,811 sq mi · 27,398,755 acres |
| Language | Bulgarian |
| Demonym | Bulgarian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +359 |
| Internet domain | .bg |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3241 |
Time difference
Sofia is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Bulgaria is about 1.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Bulgaria is about 45.6% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Sofia to Washington, D.C.: about 7,913 km (4,917 mi) as the crow flies.
- Sofia to London: about 2,015 km (1,252 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Bulgaria shares land borders with 5 countries: Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Türkiye.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
How big is Bulgaria?
Bulgaria covers about 110,879 km² (42,811 sq mi), ranking 103 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 45.6% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Bulgaria in?
Sofia uses UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) today. When it is noon in Sofia, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Bulgaria use?
Bulgaria uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Bulgaria?
The international calling code is +359. From the United States dial 011 359 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 359.
What language is spoken in Bulgaria?
Official or national language: Bulgarian.