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Eastern European Standard Time
IANA identifier Europe/Sofia, standard offset UTC+02:00.
- IANA identifier
- Europe/Sofia
- Standard offset
- UTC+02:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+03:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Europe/Sofia
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Eastern European Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Eastern European Standard Time is Europe/Sofia. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Europe/Sofia?
The standard offset for Europe/Sofia is UTC+02:00. This means local time is +02:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Europe/Sofia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Europe/Sofia shifts to UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time, so its offset changes during part of the year.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Europe/Sofia. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Europe/Sofia?
Europe/Sofia is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.