Istanbul to Sofia time converter

Istanbul and Sofia are on the same time. When it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul, it is 9:00 AM in Sofia.

Istanbul TRT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sofia EEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Istanbul
Turkey
Sat, Oct 17
TRTUTC+3
Sofia
Bulgaria
Sat, Oct 17
EESTUTC+3±0
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Istanbul to Sofia conversion table

Every hour of today in Istanbul and the matching time in Sofia. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

IstanbulSofia
12:00 AM12:00 AM
1:00 AM1:00 AM
2:00 AM2:00 AM
3:00 AM3:00 AM
4:00 AM4:00 AM
5:00 AM5:00 AM
6:00 AM6:00 AM
7:00 AM7:00 AM
8:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM9:00 AM
10:00 AM10:00 AM
11:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM12:00 PM
1:00 PM1:00 PM
2:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM3:00 PM
4:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM6:00 PM
7:00 PM7:00 PM
8:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM9:00 PM
10:00 PM10:00 PM
11:00 PM11:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sofia).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Istanbul and Sofia switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: ±0
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: ±0

Distance

Istanbul and Sofia are 502 km (312 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sofia?

Istanbul and Sofia are on the same time.

What time is it in Sofia when it is 9 AM in Istanbul?

When it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul, it is 9:00 AM in Sofia.

When is the best time to call Sofia from Istanbul?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sofia).

Does the time difference between Istanbul and Sofia change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.