Sofia to Tehran Time Difference
🇧🇬 Sofia is currently 1.5 hours ahead of 🇮🇷 Tehran. This difference varies between 0.5h and 1.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1.5h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
2,528 km
Approx. flight
3h
Hour-by-Hour: Sofia to Tehran
| 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇮🇷 Tehran | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, while Tehran does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 0.5 hours ahead and 1.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Sofia is 1.5 hours ahead relative to Tehran.
Min difference
0.5h
Max difference
1.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Sofia and Tehran (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇬 Sofia
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇮🇷 Tehran
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sofia and Tehran?
The time difference between Sofia and Tehran is currently 1.5 hours ahead. Sofia uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Tehran uses GMT+3:30 (UTC+3:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 0.5 hours ahead to 1.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Sofia, what time is it in Tehran?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sofia, it is 1:30 PM in Tehran. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sofia and Tehran change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 0.5 hours ahead and 1.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sofia and Tehran?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Sofia (which is 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Tehran). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sofia ahead or behind Tehran?
Sofia is currently 1.5 hours behind Tehran.
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 Tehran?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sofia, it is 1:30 AM in Tehran.