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