5pm in Beijing is 12pm in Sofia.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between Beijing and Sofia. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between Beijing and Sofia?

Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Sofia right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 5pm in Beijing, what time is it in Sofia?

5pm in Beijing is 12pm in Sofia. It falls outside the 9-to-5 in Beijing but lands inside working hours in Sofia. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between Beijing and Sofia?

2pm–5pm in Beijing lines up with 9am–12pm in Sofia — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — CST and EEST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.