Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Sofia uses the BGN (лв) and Tiranë uses the ALL (L). Language shifts too — Bulgarian in Sofia, Albanian in Tiranë. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Capital
- Sofia
- Currency
- Bulgarian lev (BGN · лв)
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Calling code
- +359
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Albania
- Capital
- Tirana
- Currency
- Albanian lek (ALL · L)
- Language
- Albanian
- Calling code
- +355
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Sofia and Tiranë?
Sofia is 1 hour behind Tiranë. Sofia runs on GMT+3 and Tiranë on GMT+2. 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 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 Tiranë?
About 327 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 53m, 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 Tiranë use?
Sofia uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN, лв); Tiranë uses the Albanian lek (ALL, L). 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 Tiranë?
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 Tiranë?
Sofia primarily speaks Bulgarian; Tiranë speaks Albanian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Sofia and Tiranë drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.