New York City ↔ Sofia
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (New York City time).
Sync New York City and Sofia easily. New York City is 7 hours behind Sofia. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (New York City time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:30 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:30 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:30 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between New York City and Sofia is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
New York City Business Pulse
- Culture Fast-paced and direct. Punctuality is highly valued, and meetings often get straight to business.
- Lunch Break Often "on-the-go" between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Mornings (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) are best for high-energy discussions. After 4:00 PM EST, most professionals are wrapping up or in "commute mode," making it a poor time for complex topics. Keep your pitch concise—New Yorkers value their time and appreciate directness over lengthy pleasantries.
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 | New York City | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/New_York | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | USA | Bulgaria |
| Coordinates | 40.71, -74.01 | 42.70, 23.32 |
| Population | 18,937,000 | 1,241,675 |