Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Sofia, it's that in Karachi.
When it's 8:00 am in Sofia, it's 10:00 am in Karachi — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Sofia, it's 12:00 pm in Karachi — midday there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Sofia, it's 2:00 pm in Karachi — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Sofia, it's 5:00 pm in Karachi — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Sofia, it's 7:00 pm in Karachi — evening there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Sofia, it's 11:00 pm in Karachi — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Sofia uses the BGN (лв) and Karachi uses the PKR (₨). Language shifts too — Bulgarian in Sofia, English in Karachi. Be careful behind the wheel: Sofia drives on the right, Karachi on the left.
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Capital
- Sofia
- Currency
- Bulgarian lev (BGN · лв)
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Calling code
- +359
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Pakistan
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR · ₨)
- Language
- English, Urdu
- Calling code
- +92
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Sofia and Karachi?
Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Karachi. Sofia runs on GMT+3 and Karachi on GMT+5. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Sofia, what time is it in Karachi?
10:00 am in Sofia is 12:00 pm in Karachi on the same day — midday there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Sofia, what time is it in Karachi?
3:00 pm in Sofia is 5:00 pm in Karachi on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 6 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Sofia from Karachi?
About 4,435 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 5h 43m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Sofia and Karachi use?
Sofia uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN, лв); Karachi uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR, ₨). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Sofia from Karachi?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +359, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Sofia and Karachi?
Sofia primarily speaks Bulgarian; Karachi speaks English, Urdu. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Sofia and Karachi drive on the same side of the road?
No. Bulgaria drives on the right, Pakistan on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.