Bulgaria Time Now - Current Time in Bulgaria

What Time Is It in Bulgaria Right Now?

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Current Time

02:12:58 AM
Saturday, December 13, 2025
GMT+2Europe/Sofia

Country Information

Population

6.9 million

Capital

Sofia

Area

110,879 km²

Currency

Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

Language

Bulgarian

Time Zone Details

Timezone

Europe/Sofia

UTC Offset

GMT+2

Current Status

Night Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Bulgaria

Long Name

Republic of Bulgaria

Abbreviations

BG, BGR

Global Time Comparison

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Bulgaria
02:12:58 AM
New York
07:12:58 PM
-7h behind
London
12:12:58 AM
-2h behind
Paris
01:12:58 AM
-1h behind
Tokyo
09:12:58 AM
+7h ahead
Sydney
11:12:58 AM
+9h ahead
Dubai
04:12:58 AM
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Singapore
08:12:58 AM
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Mumbai
05:42:58 AM
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Bulgaria Public Holidays 2025

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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Turkey is 1h ahead, Romania is same time, Greece is same time, Serbia is 1h behind, North Macedonia is 1h behind.

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Cities in Bulgaria

CityTime
BurgasSat 02:12:58 AM
PlovdivSat 02:12:58 AM
RousseSat 02:12:58 AM
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RuseSat 02:12:58 AM
SofiaSat 02:12:58 AM
Stara ZagoraSat 02:12:58 AM
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VarnaSat 02:12:58 AM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Bulgaria

SyncMyTime displays accurate time for Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Bulgarian cities. Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.

Time Zone History

Bulgaria adopted Eastern European Time reflecting its position in southeastern Europe. During communist era, Bulgaria followed Moscow's time practices but maintained EET rather than Moscow Time. After 1989 democratization and eventual EU membership in 2007, Bulgaria aligned DST with European standards while maintaining its traditional EET zone.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Bulgarian daily life blends Slavic, Greek, and Ottoman influences. The workday typically runs 9 AM-6 PM. Rose oil production means early morning harvests in Rose Valley. Black Sea coastal regions operate on relaxed schedules in tourist season. The head shake for 'yes' and nod for 'no' creates unique communication. Rakia (fruit brandy) accompanies social gatherings. Meals are leisurely social events.

Why People Check Bulgaria Time

Many users search Bulgaria time to organize:

  • Tourism planning to Black Sea coast and ski resorts
  • Rose oil and lavender industry coordination
  • IT outsourcing and software development
  • EU business operations
  • Wine tourism and viticulture
  • Yogurt and dairy export timing

What SyncMyTime Offers

SyncMyTime handles all time calculations automatically, so you don't need to manually convert or verify:

  • Displays Bulgaria's current local time accurately
  • Real-time comparisons with other countries
  • 24/7 accurate updates

Stay Synchronized with Bulgaria

Whether you're coordinating rose harvests, planning Black Sea vacations, or managing Bulgarian IT partnerships, SyncMyTime ensures accurate timing.

Interesting Facts

Bulgaria is home to the world's largest collection of ancient Thracian artifacts.

The country has the world's largest collection of ancient manuscripts.

Bulgaria is the world's largest producer of roses.

The country has more than 1,000 archaeological sites.

Bulgaria is home to the world's largest collection of ancient textiles.