Sofia – Istanbul
Sofia is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Sofia, Bulgaria (Europe/Sofia) · Istanbul, Turkey (Europe/Istanbul)
Sofia is 1 hour behind Istanbul. When it is 12:00 in Sofia, it is 13:00 in Istanbul. The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 1 hour / 0 hours depending on the season.
Hour conversion: Sofia → Istanbul
| Sofia | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:00 | 23:00 |
The table reflects the current difference — values shift around DST transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sofia and Istanbul?
Sofia is 1 hour behind Istanbul. 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 Sofia, what time is it in Istanbul?
When it is 12:00 noon in Sofia, it is 13:00 in Istanbul.
Which time zones are Sofia and Istanbul in?
Sofia uses the Europe/Sofia zone and Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul (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.