Bulgaria is a country located in Southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey.

The country also has a coastline along the Black Sea. Bulgaria operates on Eastern European Time (EET) and uses one single time zone across the entire country.

Bulgaria observes daylight saving time, meaning clocks change during the warmer months.

The capital city Sofia serves as the main reference for the country’s official time.

Current Time

Bulgaria follows Eastern European Time (EET).

• Standard Time: Eastern European Time (EET)
• UTC Offset: UTC +2

• Daylight Time: Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
• UTC Offset: UTC +3

• IANA Time Zone: Europe/Sofia

Quick Facts

• Capital: Sofia
• Continent/Region: Europe (Balkan Peninsula)
• Time Zone: Eastern European Time (EET)
• Standard Offset: UTC +2
• Daylight Saving Offset: UTC +3
• IANA Time Zone: Europe/Sofia
• International Dialing Code: +359
• Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

Time Difference From

• Sydney: Bulgaria is 8 hours behind Sydney
• London: Bulgaria is 2 hours ahead of London
• New York: Bulgaria is 7 hours ahead of New York
• Tokyo: Bulgaria is 6 hours behind Tokyo

Daylight Saving Time

Bulgaria observes Daylight Saving Time (DST).

DST usually begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October, when clocks move forward by one hour during the warmer months.

Best Time to Call

• From Australia: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sydney time
• From United Kingdom: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM London time
• From United States: 2:00 AM – 9:00 AM New York time

Typical working hours in Bulgaria are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone does Bulgaria use?
Bulgaria uses Eastern European Time (EET).

Does Bulgaria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bulgaria switches between EET (UTC+2) and EEST (UTC+3).

Does Bulgaria have multiple time zones?
No. Bulgaria uses one time zone nationwide.

What is the IANA time zone for Bulgaria?
The official time zone identifier is Europe/Sofia.

Where Is Located

Bulgaria is located in Southeastern Europe, bordered by:

• Romania to the north
• Serbia and North Macedonia to the west
• Greece and Turkey to the south
• Black Sea to the east

What Is Famous For

Bulgaria is famous for:

• Historic Bulgarian Orthodox monasteries
• The beautiful Black Sea coastline and resorts
• Ancient ruins such as Thracian tombs and Roman cities
• Rich folk traditions, music, and festivals
• The Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Additional Note

Bulgaria follows Eastern European Time and observes daylight saving time, aligning its time changes with other countries in the region to maintain consistent schedules across Europe.