Sofia time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern European Summer Time (Europe/Sofia) |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, October 25, 2026, 04:00 AM → 03:00 AM, UTC+2 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:22 AM / 07:10 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Bulgaria — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 42.7° N, 23.32° E |
New York to Sofia time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Sofia? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (2 hours).
| New York | Sofia |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 01:00 | 08:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 03:00 | 10:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 05:00 | 12:00 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 |
| 07:00 | 14:00 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
Sofia time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Sofia. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | the same time |
| London | UTC+1 | 2 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 7 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 10 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | the same time |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 6 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 7 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Sofia observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 04:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 03:00 AM (UTC+2).
Sunrise and sunset in Sofia
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 07:22 AM | 07:10 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 07:23 AM | 07:08 PM | 11 h 45 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 07:24 AM | 07:06 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:25 AM | 07:04 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:26 AM | 07:03 PM | 11 h 36 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:27 AM | 07:01 PM | 11 h 34 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:29 AM | 06:59 PM | 11 h 31 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Sofia
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:54 AM – 07:05 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 07:05 AM – 07:59 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:32 PM – 07:27 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:27 PM – 07:38 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sofia and New York?
Sofia is currently 7 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia is in Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3). IANA time zone ID: Europe/Sofia.
Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?
Sofia observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 04:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 03:00 AM (UTC+2).
When is golden hour in Sofia?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Sofia runs 06:32 PM – 07:27 PM and morning golden hour 07:05 AM – 07:59 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sofia?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Sofia is at 07:22 AM and sunset at 07:10 PM, a day length of 11 h 48 min (local time).