Bulgaria — Time & Date Guide

Complete time and date reference for Bulgaria. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.

Key Facts

Primary Timezone
Europe/Sofia
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+2
Capital
Sofia
DST
Observed
Calling Code
+359
Currency
BGN
Region
Europe
Country Code
BG

Current Time in Bulgaria

The primary timezone is Europe/Sofia (currently UTC+3). Bulgaria has 1 major city tracked below.

View Bulgaria World Clock →
CityTimezone
SofiaEurope/Sofia

Public Holidays in Bulgaria — 2026

View the complete list of official public holidays in Bulgaria for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.

Bulgaria Holidays 2026 →

Sunrise & Sunset in Bulgaria

Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria Sunrise & Sunset →

Daylight Saving Time in Bulgaria

Bulgaria observes daylight saving time. Find exact clock change dates, UTC offset changes, and which cities are affected.

Bulgaria DST 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What timezone is Bulgaria in?
Bulgaria uses the Europe/Sofia timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+2. During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.
Does Bulgaria observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Bulgaria observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn. Visit the DST page for exact dates.
What are the public holidays in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Bulgaria holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia. The country's calling code is +359 and its currency is BGN.
What is the current time in Bulgaria?
The current UTC offset in Bulgaria is UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia). Visit the world clock page for Bulgaria to see live times for cities in the country.

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Data verified by Arjun Mehta, Geospatial Engineer · Sources: IANA Time Zone Database · Methodology

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