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Moscow to Sofia Converter

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Moscow5:21 amMon, Jun 8
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Russia · UTC+3
5:21 amMon, Jun 8
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SofiaEEST
Bulgaria · UTC+3
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Offset

There is no time difference between Moscow and Sofia.

Same time

Moscow (MSK) is currently the same time as Sofia (EEST).

MSK: UTC+3

EEST: UTC+3

Sofia is currently observing daylight saving time; Moscow is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Moscow (9 AM–5 PM in Sofia).

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Moscow (1:00 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.

Russia

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
  • New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
  • New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
  • New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
  • New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
  • Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
  • Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
  • International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Victory DaySat, May 9
  • Russia DayFri, Jun 12
  • Unity DayWed, Nov 4

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

Moscow uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.

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

Sofia is approximately 1,100 miles southwest of Moscow.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Sofia observes daylight saving time; Moscow does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Sofia transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from EEST to EET.

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

Daylight today

Moscow
Sunrise
3:48 AM
Sunset
9:10 PM
Day length
17h 22m
Sofia
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
9:03 PM
Day length
15h 14m

Daylight overlap: 15h 14m — 5:50 AM–9:03 PM in Moscow (5:50 AM–9:03 PM in Sofia). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Moscow Time

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Moscow Time

  • DME
  • SVO
  • VKO
  • ZIA
  • LED
  • GOJ

Airports in Eastern European Time

  • SOF

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Moscow in Sofia?
9:00 am Moscow is 9:00 am Sofia.
What is 12:00 pm Moscow in Sofia?
12:00 pm Moscow is 12:00 pm Sofia.
What is 12:30 pm Moscow in Sofia?
12:30 pm Moscow is 12:30 pm Sofia.
What is 2:00 pm Moscow in Sofia?
2:00 pm Moscow is 2:00 pm Sofia.
What is 5:00 pm Moscow in Sofia?
5:00 pm Moscow is 5:00 pm Sofia.
What is 11:30 pm Moscow in Sofia?
11:30 pm Moscow is 11:30 pm Sofia.