Sofia to Shenzhen Time Difference
🇧🇬 Sofia is currently 6 hours ahead of 🇨🇳 Shenzhen. This difference varies between 5h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+6h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
8,389 km
Approx. flight
9.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Sofia to Shenzhen
| 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇨🇳 Shenzhen | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, while Shenzhen does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Sofia is 6 hours ahead relative to Shenzhen.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Sofia and Shenzhen (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇬 Sofia
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇨🇳 Shenzhen
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sofia and Shenzhen?
The time difference between Sofia and Shenzhen is currently 6 hours ahead. Sofia uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Shenzhen uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Sofia, what time is it in Shenzhen?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sofia, it is 6:00 PM in Shenzhen. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sofia and Shenzhen change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sofia and Shenzhen?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Sofia (which is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shenzhen). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sofia ahead or behind Shenzhen?
Sofia is currently 6 hours behind Shenzhen.
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 Shenzhen?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sofia, it is 6:00 AM in Shenzhen.