Beijing – Sofia
Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Sofia.
Beijing, China (Asia/Shanghai) · Sofia, Bulgaria (Europe/Sofia)
Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Sofia. When it is 12:00 in Beijing, it is 07:00 in Sofia. The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 6 hours / 5 hours depending on the season.
Hour conversion: Beijing → Sofia
| Beijing | Sofia |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 04:00 |
| 12:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 |
| 20:00 | 15:00 |
| 22:00 | 17:00 |
The table reflects the current difference — values shift around DST transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Sofia?
Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Sofia. The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 6 hours / 5 hours depending on the season.
When it is 12:00 in Beijing, what time is it in Sofia?
When it is 12:00 noon in Beijing, it is 07:00 in Sofia.
Which time zones are Beijing and Sofia in?
Beijing uses the Asia/Shanghai zone and Sofia uses Europe/Sofia (IANA identifiers). The difference is computed from the official time-zone database, including daylight saving time.
Does the difference change during the year?
The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 6 hours / 5 hours depending on the season.