Embassy of Israel in Sofia

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If you are living or residing in Sofia and planning a trip to Israel, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Israel in Sofia.

This information is for:

Bulgarian passport holders living in Sofia
Israeli passports traveling/working or living in Sofia
Foreign passports currently residing in Sofia

Embassy Information

Address:	1113 Sofia, 18, Shipchenski Prohod, Galaxy Trade Center, Floor 6
Phone:	+359 2 951 50 44
Fax:	+359 2 952 1101
Email:	info@sofia.mfa.gov.il
Website:	www.sofia.mfa.gov
Office hours:	Office hours: 09.00 - 17.30 (Mon - Thu); 09.00 - 15.00 (Fri)
Current time in Sofia	12:47 PM Thursday, January 22 2026-01-22 (GMT +0200)
Current time in Jerusalem (Israel)	12:47 PM Thursday, January 22 2026-01-22 (GMT +0200)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Israel
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Israeli citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Sofia and Jerusalem is 1648.10 km (1024.08 miles). The average travel time is 3 hours 26 minutes.
Time difference: Sofia is is same date and time Jerusalem. When the time is 12:47 on January, Thursday 22 in Sofia, it is 12:47 on January, Thursday 22 in Jerusalem

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Israel in Sofia.

Distance from city center 3.40 km ( 2.11 miles)

Nearest airport Sofia Airport (SOF)

Distance to airport 4.55 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Thursday (Today, January 22, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:30	Close Now
Friday (January 23, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:30
Saturday (January 24, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 25, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 26, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:30
Tuesday (January 27, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:30
Wednesday (January 28, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:30

Upcoming holidays:

Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime: Feb. 1, 2026 (Next 1 week, 2 days)

Embassy of Israel in Sofia FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Israel located?

It is located at 1113 Sofia, 18, Shipchenski Prohod, Galaxy Trade Center, Floor 6. Coordinates: (23.3602045, 42.6791397).

2. How do I contact the Israel Embassy in Sofia?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +359 2 951 50 44. The working hours are from Office hours: 09.00 - 17.30 (Mon - Thu); 09.00 - 15.00 (Fri) except official holidays in Israel and Bulgaria.