🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Sofia:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Time difference from Sofia

Geographical & Cultural Overview

Sofia, a significant locality within Bulgaria, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Sofia, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 42.69751 and longitude 23.32415, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 562 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 1,152,556 people, Sofia holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLC underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 42. It is further organized within the SOF46 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as SOF, Safija, Serdica, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Sofia are synchronized to the Europe/Sofia timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

SOF
Safija
Serdica
Sofi
Sofia
Sofiae
Sofie
Sofii
Sofij
Sofija
Sofija osh
Sofijo
Sofio
Sofiya
Sofiä
Sofiýa
Sofja
Sofya
Sofía
Soifia
Sophia
Sredets
Suofeje
Suofėjė
Szofia
Szófia
Sòfia
Sófia
Sófía
Sóifia
Ulpia Serdica
cohviya
saphiya
seaphiya
sofeiy
sofi'a
sofia
sophiya
sopia
suo fei ya
swfya
swfyh
swpyh
Σόφια
Сафія
Софи
Софий
София
София ош
Софија
Софія
Софїꙗ
Սոֆիա
סאפיע
סופיה
سوفىيە
سۆفیا
صوفيا
صوفیه
صوفیہ
صوٙفیە
सोफिया
সফিয়া
ਸੋਫ਼ੀਆ
சோஃவியா
സോഫിയ
โซเฟีย
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