Berlin ↔ Sofia
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Berlin time).
Sync Berlin and Sofia easily. Berlin is 1 hour behind Sofia. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Berlin time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
🌍
Tokyo
19:54 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
05:54 EST
Sleeping
🌍
London
10:54 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Berlin Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, efficient, and values privacy. Clear separation between work and personal life.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Germans value efficiency and direct communication; do not be offended by a lack of small talk. Respect the strict 9-5 (or 8-4) work day. Calling after 6:00 PM or on weekends is considered a major intrusion into private life.
Sofia Business Pulse
- Culture Energetic, tech-focused, and increasingly international. A growing hub for IT and services.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bulgarians value personal rapport; a warm but professional tone is effective. The tech sector is very globalized and efficient. Punctuality is appreciated. Be prepared for direct and honest communication once trust is established.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Berlin | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | Germany | Bulgaria |
| Coordinates | 52.52, 13.40 | 42.70, 23.32 |
| Population | 3,571,000 | 1,241,675 |