Jakarta Sofia

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 and 17:00 (Jakarta time).

Sync Jakarta and Sofia easily. Jakarta is 5 hours ahead of Sofia. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 and 17:00 (Jakarta 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

18:24 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours
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New York City

04:24 EST
Sleeping
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London

09:24 GMT
Working

Synchronization Context

A 5 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.

Jakarta Business Pulse

  • Culture Collectivist and polite. Respect for elders and social harmony (Gotong Royong) is important.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM on Fridays).
  • Pro Tip Best call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. On Fridays, avoid calling between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM due to congregational prayers. Indonesians value "face" and social harmony; avoid being overly blunt or confrontational. Relationship building is a critical first step for any business deal.

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 Jakarta Sofia
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Coordinates -6.21, 106.85 42.70, 23.32
Population 11,249,000 1,241,675

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