BulgariaTime in Bulgaria Now

Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) · UTC+3 · Capital: Sofia

01:53:55
Sunday 25 October 2026
Time zoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)Europe/Sofia
UTC offsetUTC+3
Daylight saving timeIn effect nowClocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026

See the current time in Bulgaria alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.

Official name
Република България
Capital
Sofia
Population
7,202,198
Currency
BGN
Language
Bulgarian
Dialling code
+359
Internet domain
.bg
ISO codes
BG, BGR
Continent
Europe
Largest city
Sofia
Cities on WorldClock
1
Number of time zones
1

About Bulgaria

Bulgaria, also known as the Republic of Bulgaira, is located in Southeastern Europe. The country’s capital city is Sofia, its official language is Bulgarian, which is a Slavic language, and the country has a population of almost 7.4 million. Bulgaria is a member of the European Union and NATO. In recent years Bulgaria has gained popularity as a tourist destination. The currency used in Bulgaria is the Lev (BGN).

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Current time in cities in Bulgaria

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Time difference from Bulgaria

CityLocal timeDifference
London23:532 h behind
Paris00:531 h behind
Moscow01:53Same time
Istanbul01:53Same time
Dubai02:531 h ahead
New Delhi04:232:30 h ahead
Bangkok05:534 h ahead
Tokyo07:536 h ahead
Sydney09:538 h ahead
New York18:537 h behind
Los Angeles15:5310 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bulgaria in?

Bulgaria uses Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3 at the moment.

How many time zones does Bulgaria have?

Bulgaria has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+3 right now.

Does Bulgaria observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Bulgaria changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+2.

What time is it in Sofia right now?

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and London?

Bulgaria is currently 2 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and New York?

Bulgaria is currently 7 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the best time to call Bulgaria?

Office hours in Bulgaria (9:00–17:00 local time) are 07:00–15:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.

Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Bulgaria?

Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+3: Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Republic of Cyprus….

What is the dialling code for Bulgaria?

The international dialling code for Bulgaria is +359.