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Zürich to Sofia Converter

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Zürich5:42 amMon, Jun 8
ZürichCEST
ZH, Switzerland · UTC+2
5:42 amMon, Jun 8
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SofiaEEST
Bulgaria · UTC+3
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Offset

The time difference between Zürich and Sofia is 1 hour.

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Zürich (CEST) is behind Sofia (EEST).

CEST: UTC+2

EEST: UTC+3

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Zürich (10 AM–5 PM in Sofia).

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

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Zürich (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.

Switzerland

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Swiss National DaySat, Aug 1
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

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

Zürich uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Switzerland, dial +41.

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

Sofia is approximately 800 miles east of Zürich.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Both Zürich 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

Zürich
Sunrise
5:31 AM
Sunset
9:21 PM
Day length
15h 50m
Sofia
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
9:03 PM
Day length
15h 14m

Daylight overlap: 14h 33m — 5:31 AM–8:03 PM in Zürich (6:31 AM–9:03 PM in Sofia). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • ZRH
  • BRN

Airports in Eastern European Time

  • SOF

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Zürich in Sofia?
9:00 am Zürich is 10:00 am Sofia.
What is 12:00 pm Zürich in Sofia?
12:00 pm Zürich is 1:00 pm Sofia.
What is 12:30 pm Zürich in Sofia?
12:30 pm Zürich is 1:30 pm Sofia.
What is 2:00 pm Zürich in Sofia?
2:00 pm Zürich is 3:00 pm Sofia.
What is 5:00 pm Zürich in Sofia?
5:00 pm Zürich is 6:00 pm Sofia.
What is 11:30 pm Zürich in Sofia?
11:30 pm Zürich is 12:30 am Sofia, the next day.