Budapest ↔ Sofia
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Budapest time).
Sync Budapest and Sofia easily. Budapest is 1 hour behind Sofia. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Budapest 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
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Tokyo
19:55 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
05:55 EST
Sleeping
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London
10:55 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.
Budapest Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking and creative. Values intellectual debate and personal trust.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Hungarians value intellectual competence and deep discussion. Building personal trust is a prerequisite for long-term business; spend time on introductions. The culture is professional but appreciates a creative and thoughtful approach.
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 | Budapest | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | Hungary | Bulgaria |
| Coordinates | 47.50, 19.04 | 42.70, 23.32 |
| Population | 1,770,000 | 1,241,675 |