Bulgaria

Introduction

Bulgaria is located in Europe, with its capital being Sofia and the official language being Bulgarian.

BGN is the legal tender of Bulgaria. The top-level domain of Bulgaria is .bg, and to make an overseas call to Bulgaria, you need to add +359 / 00359 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Bulgaria is Europe/Sofia. The local time is 6 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-02-28, the sunrise time in Bulgaria's capital Sofia is 08:04, and the sunset time is 19:15.

Bulgaria: The Land of Roses on the Balkan Peninsula

Bulgaria is located on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the north, Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia to the west, and the Black Sea to the east, with its capital city, Sofia, being one of the oldest cities in Europe. With a history of more than 6,000 years, the country is a blend of Thracian, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations, with historical monuments such as the Rila Monastery (a World Heritage Site) and the ancient city of Kazanlık (the center of Thracian civilization) to be found everywhere. Bulgaria is the world's largest producer of rose oil and is known as the "Land of the Roses", with its rose oil, yoghurt (Bulgarian yoghurt is said to be the most authentic in the world) and wines renowned worldwide. Economically, agriculture, manufacturing and tourism are the pillars of the country, and the "golden beaches" and winter ski resorts along the Black Sea coast attract tourists from all over the world. With its diverse cultural heritage and natural beauty, Bulgaria is one of the brightest jewels in the Balkan Peninsula.