Sofia – Beijing
Sofia is 5 hours behind Beijing.
Sofia, Bulgaria (Europe/Sofia) · Beijing, China (Asia/Shanghai)
Sofia is 5 hours behind Beijing. When it is 12:00 in Sofia, it is 17:00 in Beijing. The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 6 hours / 5 hours depending on the season.
Hour conversion: Sofia → Beijing
| Sofia | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | 12:00 |
| 09:00 | 14:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 |
| 15:00 | 20:00 |
| 18:00 | 23:00 |
| 20:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
The table reflects the current difference — values shift around DST transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sofia and Beijing?
Sofia is 5 hours behind Beijing. 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 Sofia, what time is it in Beijing?
When it is 12:00 noon in Sofia, it is 17:00 in Beijing.
Which time zones are Sofia and Beijing in?
Sofia uses the Europe/Sofia zone and Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (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.