Rio de Janeiro ↔ Sofia
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Rio de Janeiro time).
Sync Rio de Janeiro and Sofia easily. Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Sofia. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Rio de Janeiro 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
15:31 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:31 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:31 GMT
Sleeping
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.
Rio de Janeiro Business Pulse
- Culture Relaxed but hardworking. Creative and media industries are prominent.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call times are 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. "Cariocas" (Rio locals) value an informal and friendly start to meetings. Always spend a few minutes on social pleasantries. Avoid scheduling anything for Friday afternoon as the city begins its weekend transition early.
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 | Rio de Janeiro | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Europe/Sofia |
| Country | Brazil | Bulgaria |
| Coordinates | -22.91, -43.17 | 42.70, 23.32 |
| Population | 13,728,000 | 1,241,675 |