Europe/Sofia

SOFIA · UTC+2

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Timezone Details

IANA Identifier

Europe/Sofia

Abbreviation

SOFIA

Current Offset

UTC+2

Observes DST

Yes

Standard Offset

UTC+2

DST Offset

UTC+3

Next DST Change

March 8, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Europe/Sofia time zone?

Europe/Sofia is an IANA time zone identifier, commonly abbreviated as SOFIA. It is used by Bulgaria. The current UTC offset is UTC+2.

Does Europe/Sofia observe daylight saving time?

Yes, this timezone observes daylight saving time. The offset changes between UTC+2 (standard) and UTC+3 (DST). The next DST transition is March 8, 2026.

What cities use the Europe/Sofia time zone?

Major cities in the Europe/Sofia time zone include Sofia.

Countries Using This Timezone

Cities in This Timezone