Istanbul to Sofia Time Difference
🇹🇷 Istanbul is currently 1 hour behind of 🇧🇬 Sofia. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
505 km
Approx. flight
0.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Istanbul to Sofia
| 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, while Istanbul does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour behind and the same time depending on the season. Currently, Istanbul is 1 hour behind relative to Sofia.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Istanbul and Sofia (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇹🇷 Istanbul
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇧🇬 Sofia
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sofia?
The time difference between Istanbul and Sofia is currently 1 hour behind. Istanbul uses GMT+3 (UTC+3), while Sofia uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour behind to the same time.
When it's noon in Istanbul, what time is it in Sofia?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Istanbul, it is 11:00 AM in Sofia. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Istanbul and Sofia change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour behind and the same time at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Istanbul and Sofia?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Istanbul (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Sofia). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Istanbul ahead or behind Sofia?
Istanbul is currently 1 hour ahead of Sofia.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, currently using GMT+3 (UTC+3). Istanbul does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Istanbul in Sofia?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Istanbul, it is 11:00 PM in Sofia.