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Time in Bulgaria
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EET UTC+2
Bulgaria's local time follows EET (UTC+2). This page answers "what time is it in Bulgaria" with live clocks, IST offset tables, and DST schedules.
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria โ EET Zone (UTC+2) IST is 3h 30m ahead
Major Cities in EET Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Sofia | Sofia-Grad | Capital | 1,404,116 | โ |
| ๐ Varna | Varna | Admin | 350,745 | โ |
| ๐ Plovdiv | Plovdiv | Admin | 346,893 | โ |
| ๐ Burgas | Burgas | Admin | 210,284 | โ |
| ๐ Stara Zagora | Stara Zagora | Admin | 142,746 | โ |
| ๐ Ruse | Ruse | Admin | 140,537 | โ |
| ๐ Pleven | Pleven | Admin | 119,596 | โ |
| ๐ Sliven | Sliven | Admin | 115,241 | โ |
| ๐ Pernik | Pernik | Admin | 97,181 | โ |
| ๐ Haskovo | Haskovo | Admin | 94,156 | โ |
| Kazanlak | Stara Zagora | โ | 89,197 | โ |
| ๐ Dobrich | Dobrich | Admin | 87,361 | โ |
| ๐ Yambol | Yambol | Admin | 83,861 | โ |
| ๐ Shumen | Shumen | Admin | 81,207 | โ |
| ๐ Blagoevgrad | Blagoevgrad | Admin | 77,441 | โ |
| ๐ Pazardzhik | Pazardzhik | Admin | 73,931 | โ |
| ๐ Veliko Tarnovo | Veliko Tarnovo | Admin | 66,943 | โ |
| Asenovgrad | Plovdiv | โ | 65,962 | โ |
| ๐ Targovishte | Targovishte | Admin | 57,264 | โ |
| ๐ Vratsa | Vratsa | Admin | 55,451 | โ |
| Dimitrovgrad | Haskovo | โ | 53,557 | โ |
| ๐ Kardzhali | Kardzhali | Admin | 51,841 | โ |
| ๐ Gabrovo | Gabrovo | Admin | 51,398 | โ |
| ๐ Vidin | Vidin | Admin | 46,269 | โ |
| Velingrad | Pazardzhik | โ | 45,803 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ EET
Convert EET to IST at common working hours
| EET Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM | next day |
โ ๏ธ During DST (2026-03-29 โ 2026-10-25), use EEST (UTC+3). IST diff changes to IST is 2h 30m ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria currently observes EET (UTC+2). IST is 3h 30m ahead (IST = UTC+5:30). The live time widget on this page shows the current local time.
What is the EET to IST time difference?
EET is UTC+2. IST is 3h 30m ahead. To convert EET to IST, add the appropriate hours.
Does Bulgaria observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Bulgaria observes DST in the EET zone. In 2026 clocks change on 2026-03-29 (to EEST/UTC+3) and revert on 2026-10-25.