Tokyo to Sofia Time Difference
🇯🇵 Tokyo is currently 7 hours behind of 🇧🇬 Sofia. This difference varies between 7h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-7h
Business overlap
None
Distance
9,172 km
Approx. flight
10.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Tokyo to Sofia
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, while Tokyo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours behind and 6 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Tokyo is 7 hours behind relative to Sofia.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Tokyo and Sofia. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sofia?
The time difference between Tokyo and Sofia is currently 7 hours behind. Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9), while Sofia uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours behind to 6 hours behind.
When it's noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Sofia?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it is 5:00 AM in Sofia. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Sofia change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sofia observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours behind and 6 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Tokyo and Sofia?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Tokyo and Sofia. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Tokyo ahead or behind Sofia?
Tokyo is currently 7 hours ahead of Sofia.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently using GMT+9 (UTC+9). Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Tokyo in Sofia?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM in Sofia.