Offset
There is no time difference between Cairo and Sofia.
Cairo (GMT+3) is currently the same time as Sofia (EEST).
GMT+3: UTC+3
EEST: UTC+3
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Cairo (9 AM–5 PM in Sofia).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Cairo (1:00 PM Sofia).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Note: the working week in Egypt runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Egypt
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Revolution Day 2011 / National Police DaySun, Jan 25
- Sinai Liberation DaySat, Apr 25
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- June 30 RevolutionThu, Jul 2
- Revolution DayThu, Jul 23
- Armed Forces DayTue, Oct 6
Bulgaria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Currency change dayFri, Jan 2
- Liberation DayTue, Mar 3
- Good FridayFri, Apr 10
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 11
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 12
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 13
- International Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Saint George's DayWed, May 6
- Saints Cyril and Methodius DayMon, May 25
- Unification DayMon, Sep 7
- Independence DayTue, Sep 22
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Second day of ChristmasSat, Dec 26
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Cairo | Sofia | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Cairo: next transition on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Sofia: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 5 days between transitions, the offset between Cairo and Sofia differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:54 AM
- Sunset
- 7:56 PM
- Day length
- 14h 1m
- Sunrise
- 5:50 AM
- Sunset
- 9:03 PM
- Day length
- 15h 14m
Daylight overlap: 14h 1m — 5:54 AM–7:56 PM in Cairo (5:54 AM–7:56 PM in Sofia). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Eastern European Summer Time
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern European Summer Time
- CAI
- SPX
- HBE
Airports in Eastern European Time
- SOF
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Cairo in Sofia?
- 9:00 am Cairo is 9:00 am Sofia.
- What is 12:00 pm Cairo in Sofia?
- 12:00 pm Cairo is 12:00 pm Sofia.
- What is 12:30 pm Cairo in Sofia?
- 12:30 pm Cairo is 12:30 pm Sofia.
- What is 2:00 pm Cairo in Sofia?
- 2:00 pm Cairo is 2:00 pm Sofia.
- What is 5:00 pm Cairo in Sofia?
- 5:00 pm Cairo is 5:00 pm Sofia.
- What is 11:30 pm Cairo in Sofia?
- 11:30 pm Cairo is 11:30 pm Sofia.