Local Time in Sofia, Bulgaria
17°C / 63°F · Mainly clear
Currently business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Oct 25
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- IANA Zone
- Europe/Sofia
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Continent
- Europe
Latest news in Sofia
- Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Bulgaria after ‘threat’NBC News · 4h ago
- Bomb threat forces Austrian Tel Aviv-Vienna flight to land in BulgariaReuters · 12h ago
- Flight from Israel makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threatAl Jazeera · 11h ago
- Austrian Airlines confirms 'no danger' found on board Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to BulgariaThe Jerusalem Post · 40m ago
- Austrian Airlines flight from Israel diverted to Sofia after bomb threatNew York Post · 3h ago
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Local Vibe
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the western part of the country. The city is built west of the Iskar river and has many mineral springs, such as the Sofia Central Mineral Baths. It has a humid continental climate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Sofia right now?
- The current time in Sofia, Bulgaria is 02:06:55 PM (EEST), which is UTC+3.
- What time zone is Sofia in?
- Sofia uses the Europe/Sofia time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EEST, UTC+3.
- Does Sofia observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Sofia observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Sofia?
- Sofia is currently UTC+3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).