Current time in Bulgaria

01:24:16
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Sofia
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Time zone of Bulgaria

The time in Bulgaria (Sofia) follows the Europe/Sofia time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Bulgaria
01:24:16
Brasília
20:24:16

How to call or schedule a meeting with Bulgaria

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Bulgaria; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Bulgaria: sunrise today at 06:57 · sunset at 17:22 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Sofia
Continent
Europe
Area
110,910 km² (42,823 sq mi)
Population
about 7.1 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Bulgarian
Calling code
+359
Internet domain
.bg

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Bulgaria right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Bulgaria?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Bulgaria changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Bulgaria in?

Bulgaria follows Europe/Sofia, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Sofia.

Does Bulgaria have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Bulgaria does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Bulgaria from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Bulgaria).

What is the capital of Bulgaria?

The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia. The country covers about 110,910 km². Continent: Europe.

What currency and calling code does Bulgaria use?

The currency is the Euro (EUR). To call from abroad, dial +359 before the number. Websites use the .bg domain.