What time is it in Bulgaria right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in Bulgaria (Europe/Sofia), currently UTC+3.

How many time zones does Bulgaria have?

Bulgaria uses a single time zone, Europe/Sofia (UTC+3).

Does Bulgaria observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Bulgaria (or parts of it) moves the clocks for daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes with the seasons.

Current time in Bulgaria

Europe · Europe/Sofia

Bulgaria

11:01 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC+3 Night DST

Quick facts

Capital: Sofia
Population: 7,000,039
Currency: Lev (BGN)
Phone code: +359
Daylight saving: Yes

Neighbouring countries

About Bulgaria

One time zone covers the whole country in Bulgaria — UTC+2, anchored on Sofia — so everywhere shares the same clock.

Bulgaria has its capital at Sofia, is home to about 7 million people and covers about 111,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Greece, North Macedonia and Romania, among others. The main languages are Bulgarian, Turkish and Romany. The currency is the lev (BGN).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Bulgaria right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in Bulgaria (Europe/Sofia), currently UTC+3.
How many time zones does Bulgaria have?: Bulgaria uses a single time zone, Europe/Sofia (UTC+3).
Does Bulgaria observe daylight saving time?: Yes — Bulgaria (or parts of it) moves the clocks for daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes with the seasons.