World Timezones

GMT to Sofia Converter

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Greenwich Mean Time12:15 pmFri, Jun 5
Greenwich Mean TimeBST
Europe · UTC+1
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SofiaEEST
Bulgaria · UTC+3
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Offset

The time difference between Greenwich Mean Time and Sofia is 2 hours.

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Greenwich Mean Time (BST) is behind Sofia (EEST).

BST: UTC+1

EEST: UTC+3

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Greenwich Mean Time (11 AM–5 PM in Sofia).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time (2:00 PM Sofia).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

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.

United Kingdom

  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Early May Bank HolidayMon, May 4
  • Spring Bank HolidayMon, May 25
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28

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

Greenwich Mean Time is also known as GMT, or BST. To call United Kingdom, dial +44.

Sofia uses Eastern European Time (EET, or EEST). To call Bulgaria, dial +359.

Sofia is approximately 1,250 miles east of Greenwich Mean Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

GMTSofiaDay
12:00 am2:00 amSame day
1:00 am3:00 amSame day
2:00 am4:00 amSame day
3:00 am5:00 amSame day
4:00 am6:00 amSame day
5:00 am7:00 amSame day
6:00 am8:00 amSame day
7:00 am9:00 amSame day
8:00 am10:00 amSame day
9:00 am11:00 amSame day
10:00 am12:00 pmSame day
11:00 am1:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm1:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Both Greenwich Mean Time and Sofia observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Greenwich Mean Time
Sunrise
4:47 AM
Sunset
9:13 PM
Day length
16h 25m
Sofia
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
9:01 PM
Day length
15h 11m

Daylight overlap: 14h 14m — 4:47 AM–7:01 PM in Greenwich Mean Time (6:47 AM–9:01 PM in Sofia). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Greenwich Mean Time

  • LCY
  • LGW
  • LHR
  • LTN
  • STN
  • BHX
  • EMA
  • GLA
  • PIK
  • LBA

Airports in Eastern European Time

  • SOF

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am GMT in Sofia?
9:00 am GMT is 11:00 am Sofia.
What is 12:00 pm GMT in Sofia?
12:00 pm GMT is 2:00 pm Sofia.
What is 12:30 pm GMT in Sofia?
12:30 pm GMT is 2:30 pm Sofia.
What is 2:00 pm GMT in Sofia?
2:00 pm GMT is 4:00 pm Sofia.
What is 5:00 pm GMT in Sofia?
5:00 pm GMT is 7:00 pm Sofia.
What is 11:30 pm GMT in Sofia?
11:30 pm GMT is 1:30 am Sofia, the next day.