Sofia to Colombo Time Difference
🇧🇬 Sofia is currently 3.5 hours ahead of 🇱🇰 Colombo. This difference varies between 2.5h and 3.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+3.5h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
6,788 km
Approx. flight
8h
Hour-by-Hour: Sofia to Colombo
| 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇱🇰 Colombo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2.5 hours ahead and 3.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Sofia is 3.5 hours ahead relative to Colombo.
Min difference
2.5h
Max difference
3.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Sofia and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇬 Sofia
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sofia and Colombo?
The time difference between Sofia and Colombo is currently 3.5 hours ahead. Sofia uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2.5 hours ahead to 3.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Sofia, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sofia, it is 3:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sofia and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2.5 hours ahead and 3.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sofia and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Sofia (which is 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Colombo). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sofia ahead or behind Colombo?
Sofia is currently 3.5 hours behind Colombo.
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sofia in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sofia, it is 3:30 AM in Colombo.