Almaty to Sofia Time Difference
🇰🇿 Almaty is currently 3 hours behind of 🇧🇬 Sofia. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
4,283 km
Approx. flight
5h
Hour-by-Hour: Almaty to Sofia
| 🇰🇿 Almaty | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, while Almaty does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Almaty is 3 hours behind relative to Sofia.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Almaty and Sofia (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇰🇿 Almaty
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇧🇬 Sofia
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Almaty and Sofia?
The time difference between Almaty and Sofia is currently 3 hours behind. Almaty uses GMT+5 (UTC+5), while Sofia uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Almaty, what time is it in Sofia?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Almaty, it is 9:00 AM in Sofia. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Almaty and Sofia change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Almaty and Sofia?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Almaty (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Sofia). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Almaty ahead or behind Sofia?
Almaty is currently 3 hours ahead of Sofia.
What time zone is Almaty in?
Almaty is in the Asia/Almaty time zone, currently using GMT+5 (UTC+5). Almaty does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Almaty in Sofia?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Almaty, it is 9:00 PM in Sofia.