Time now in Bulgaria

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Sofia (EET)

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026, week 45

Time in Bulgaria now

Bulgaria has one official time zone: EET (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Bulgaria is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Bulgaria?

Official time in Bulgaria is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Bulgaria

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Sofia UTC+02:00 Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Bulgaria

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Bulgaria depends on the region.

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Time difference from Bulgaria

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Does Bulgaria use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Bulgaria observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Bulgaria

  • 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) – return to standard time
  • 2027-03-28 at 04:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time

The last time change in Bulgaria was on 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Sofia): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from EEST to EET.

The next change is on 2027-03-28 at 04:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Sofia): EET → EEST, clocks go forward (spring, into DST).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Bulgaria?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Bulgaria have?
Bulgaria has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Bulgaria use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Bulgaria observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

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How to convert Bulgaria time

To convert Bulgaria time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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