Embassy of North Korea in Sofia
If you are living or residing in Sofia and planning a trip to North Korea, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of North Korea in Sofia.
This information is for:
- Bulgarian passport holders living in Sofia
- North Korean passports traveling/working or living in Sofia
- Foreign passports currently residing in Sofia
Embassy Information
| Address: | 3, Sofiisko Pole St., Darvenitsa Residential Area, 1756 Sofia |
| Phone: | +359 2 975 33 40 and +359 2 974 61 00 |
| Fax: | +359 2 974 55 67 |
| Email: | saebyolk@yahoo.com |
| Website: | |
| Office hours: | Office hours: 09:00-12:00; 15:00-18:00 |
| Current time in Sofia | 01:40 AM Tuesday, December 16 2025-12-16 (GMT +0200) |
| Current time in Pyongyang (North Korea) |
08:40 AM Tuesday, December 16 2025-12-16 (GMT +0900) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to North Korea
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for North Korean citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between Sofia and Pyongyang is 8074.87 km (5017.49 miles). The average travel time is 16 hours 49 minutes.
- Time difference: Sofia is 7:00 hours behind Pyongyang. When the time is 01:40 on December, Tuesday 16 in Sofia, it is 08:40 on December, Tuesday 16 in Pyongyang
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of North Korea in Sofia.
Distance from city center
5.59 km ( 3.47 miles)
Nearest airport
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Distance to airport
5.74 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (Today, December 16, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 17:00 | Open in 6 hours, 50 minutes |
| Wednesday (December 17, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (December 18, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (December 19, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (December 20, 2025) | Closed | |
| Sunday (December 21, 2025) | Closed | |
| Monday (December 22, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 17:00 |
Upcoming holidays:
- December Solstice: Dec. 21, 2025 (Next 4 days, 22 hours)
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of North Korea located?
It is located at 3, Sofiisko Pole St., Darvenitsa Residential Area, 1756 Sofia. Coordinates: (23.3633839, 42.652837).
2. How do I contact the North Korea Embassy in Sofia?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: +359 2 975 33 40 and +359 2 974 61 00. The working hours are from Office hours: 09:00-12:00; 15:00-18:00 except official holidays in North Korea and Bulgaria.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now and it will open in 7 hours 20 minutes. The current time in Sofia is 01:40.
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