Lyon to Sofia Time Difference
🇫🇷 Lyon is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇧🇬 Sofia.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
1,508 km
Approx. flight
1.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Lyon to Sofia
| 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Lyon and Sofia observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the time difference remains constant at 1 hour ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Lyon and Sofia (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇫🇷 Lyon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇧🇬 Sofia
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lyon and Sofia?
The time difference between Lyon and Sofia is currently 1 hour ahead. Lyon uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Sofia uses GMT+2 (UTC+2).
When it's noon in Lyon, what time is it in Sofia?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lyon, it is 1:00 PM in Sofia. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Lyon and Sofia change?
No. The time difference between Lyon and Sofia is always 1 hour ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Lyon and Sofia?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Lyon (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sofia). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Lyon ahead or behind Sofia?
Lyon is currently 1 hour behind Sofia.
What time zone is Lyon in?
Lyon is in the Europe/Paris time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Lyon in Sofia?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Lyon, it is 1:00 AM in Sofia.