Istanbul – Sofia
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Sofia.
Istanbul, Turkey (Europe/Istanbul) · Sofia, Bulgaria (Europe/Sofia)
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Sofia. When it is 12:00 in Istanbul, it is 11:00 in Sofia. The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 1 hour / 0 hours depending on the season.
Hour conversion: Istanbul → Sofia
| Istanbul | Sofia |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | 06:00 |
| 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 22:00 | 21:00 |
The table reflects the current difference — values shift around DST transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sofia?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Sofia. The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 1 hour / 0 hours depending on the season.
When it is 12:00 in Istanbul, what time is it in Sofia?
When it is 12:00 noon in Istanbul, it is 11:00 in Sofia.
Which time zones are Istanbul and Sofia in?
Istanbul uses the Europe/Istanbul 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: 1 hour / 0 hours depending on the season.