Current Time in Bulgaria

Bulgaria uses Eastern European Time and observes Daylight Saving Time. Sofia is the capital and largest city, serving as the cultural and economic center of the country.

Bulgaria observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Bulgaria uses EEST (UTC+3).

To call Bulgaria from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Bulgaria. For UK callers, Bulgaria is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Bulgaria are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

Traveling to Bulgaria from North America typically involves a 5-9 hour time difference. The jet lag is usually manageable within 1-2 days. European business culture values punctuality, so arrive on time for meetings. Bulgaria follows the 24-hour clock format in official contexts, though 12-hour format is also common in casual settings.