Sofia to Tokyo Time Difference
🇧🇬 Sofia is currently 7 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Tokyo. This difference varies between 6h and 7h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+7h
Business overlap
2h
Distance
9,172 km
Approx. flight
10.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Sofia to Tokyo
| 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Sofia and Tokyo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇬 Sofia
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇯🇵 Tokyo
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sofia and Tokyo?
The time difference between Sofia and Tokyo is currently 7 hours ahead. Sofia uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sofia, it is 7:00 PM in Tokyo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sofia and Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
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 Tokyo). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sofia ahead or behind Tokyo?
Sofia is currently 7 hours behind Tokyo.
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 Tokyo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sofia, it is 7:00 AM in Tokyo.