Sofia to Lusaka Time Difference
🇧🇬 Sofia is currently 1 hour behind of 🇿🇲 Lusaka. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
6,482 km
Approx. flight
7.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Sofia to Lusaka
| 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇿🇲 Lusaka | 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 Lusaka does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour behind and the same time depending on the season. Currently, Sofia is 1 hour behind relative to Lusaka.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Sofia and Lusaka (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇬 Sofia
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇿🇲 Lusaka
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sofia and Lusaka?
The time difference between Sofia and Lusaka is currently 1 hour behind. Sofia uses GMT+3 (UTC+3), while Lusaka 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 Sofia, what time is it in Lusaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sofia, it is 11:00 AM in Lusaka. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sofia and Lusaka 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 Sofia and Lusaka?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Sofia (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lusaka). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sofia ahead or behind Lusaka?
Sofia is currently 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.
What time zone is Sofia in?
Sofia is in the Europe/Sofia time zone, currently using GMT+3 (UTC+3). Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sofia in Lusaka?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sofia, it is 11:00 PM in Lusaka.