Sofia to Osaka Time Difference
🇧🇬 Sofia is currently 7 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Osaka. This difference varies between 6h and 7h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+7h
Business overlap
2h
Distance
8,998 km
Approx. flight
10.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Sofia to Osaka
| 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇯🇵 Osaka | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, while Osaka does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Sofia is 7 hours ahead relative to Osaka.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Sofia and Osaka (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇬 Sofia
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇯🇵 Osaka
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sofia and Osaka?
The time difference between Sofia and Osaka is currently 7 hours ahead. Sofia uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Osaka uses GMT+9 (UTC+9). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Sofia, what time is it in Osaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sofia, it is 7:00 PM in Osaka. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sofia and Osaka change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sofia and Osaka?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Sofia (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Osaka). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sofia ahead or behind Osaka?
Sofia is currently 7 hours behind Osaka.
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 Osaka?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sofia, it is 7:00 AM in Osaka.