Calling Bulgaria from South Africa: 00 359 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Bulgaria from South Africa, dial 00, then 359, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 359 43 012 345.
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Dialing format
00 359 43 012 345
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Bulgaria correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Bulgaria - whether you’re calling Sofia or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Bulgaria from South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +359 for Bulgaria.
Dial the local phone number in Bulgaria (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 359 [local number] - For example: 00 359 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+359
Capital of Bulgaria
Sofia
Region
Europe (Southeast Europe)
Currency of Bulgaria
Bulgarian lev (лв)
Bulgaria Time Zones
UTC+02:00
Current time
Your time
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Bulgaria
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Bulgaria is --
Bulgaria, located in Southeast Europe, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Sofia, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 6.4M.
The official currency is the Bulgarian lev (лв). When calling Bulgaria, the country code is +359. The country observes the UTC+02:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Bulgarian.
Population
6.4M
Population Rank
#107 of 230
Language Footprint
Bulgarian
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+02:00
City/Area Code Coverage
32 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Bulgaria currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +359.
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 359 43 012 345
Capital Time Difference
0h (same time)
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
09:00-18:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Bulgarian lev (лв)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Bulgaria (Bulgarian).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Bulgaria (UTC+02:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Bulgaria, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Bulgaria
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +359 before the local Bulgaria number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Bulgaria's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 09:00-18:00.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
Bulgaria is represented here by BG/BGR, Sofia, Southeast Europe, about 6.4M people, Bulgarian lev (лв), and primary language context of Bulgarian.
Destination calling code: +359. Destination time zones: UTC+02:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Bulgaria's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 0h, same primary timezone, and the recommended origin-time window is 09:00-18:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 359 local number. Business-hour window: 09:00-18:00. Time relationship: 0h, same primary timezone.
Destination market: Bulgaria is in Southeast Europe, with Sofia as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 6.4M. Primary language context: Bulgarian. Local billing and everyday prices use Bulgarian lev (лв).
Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Bulgaria is listed in Southeast Europe with about 6.4M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Bulgaria (Bulgarian). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Bulgarian lev (лв) in Bulgaria.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad | 359-73 | +359-73 [local number] |
| Bourgas | 359-56 | +359-56 [local number] |
| Dobritch | 359-58 | +359-58 [local number] |
| Gabrovo | 359-66 | +359-66 [local number] |
| Gotse Delchev | 359-751 | +359-751 [local number] |
| Haskovo | 359-38 | +359-38 [local number] |
| Kardjali | 359-361 | +359-361 [local number] |
| Kazanluk | 359-431 | +359-431 [local number] |
| Kjustendil | 359-78 | +359-78 [local number] |
| Lovetch | 359-68 | +359-68 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - Globul | 359-89 | +359-89 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - Mtel | 359-88 | +359-88 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - Vivacom | 359-87 | +359-87 [local number] |
| Montana | 359-96 | +359-96 [local number] |
| Pazardjik | 359-34 | +359-34 [local number] |
| Pernik | 359-76 | +359-76 [local number] |
| Pleven | 359-64 | +359-64 [local number] |
| Plovdiv | 359-32 | +359-32 [local number] |
| Razgrad | 359-84 | +359-84 [local number] |
| Rousse | 359-82 | +359-82 [local number] |
| Shoumen | 359-54 | +359-54 [local number] |
| Silistra | 359-86 | +359-86 [local number] |
| Sliven | 359-44 | +359-44 [local number] |
| Smolyan | 359-301 | +359-301 [local number] |
| Sofia | 359-2 | +359-2 [local number] |
| Stara Zagora | 359-42 | +359-42 [local number] |
| Targovishte | 359-601 | +359-601 [local number] |
| Varna | 359-52 | +359-52 [local number] |
| Veliko Tarnovo | 359-62 | +359-62 [local number] |
| Vidin | 359-94 | +359-94 [local number] |
| Vratsa | 359-92 | +359-92 [local number] |
| Yambol | 359-46 | +359-46 [local number] |
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