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How to Call Bulgaria

Calling Bulgaria: [exit code] 359 [local number].

Bulgaria Country Code: +359

ISO: BG
BGR

Quick answer

To call Bulgaria, dial your international exit code, 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.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Bulgaria from anywhere in the world

International Guide
1

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

2

Add Bulgaria's country code

Dial the country code +359 for Bulgaria.

3

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Bulgaria (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

4

Complete dialing format

Full format: [exit code] 359 [local number] - For example: 00 359 612 345 678

HOW TO CALL

Bulgaria

International Dialing Format

0035943 012 345
Exit CodeCountry CodePhone Number

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Calling Bulgaria: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+359

Capital of Bulgaria

Sofia

Region

Europe (Southeast Europe)

Currency of Bulgaria

Bulgarian lev (лв)

Bulgaria Time Zones

UTC+02:00

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Bulgaria at a Glance

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.

Destination Calling Profile: Bulgaria

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.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Bulgaria

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Bulgaria, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

To

Bulgaria

Common exit code: 00 or +Bulgaria calling code: +359Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +359 before the local Bulgaria number.

Use Bulgaria local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

Bulgaria dialing details

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.

Bulgaria call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +359. For business calls, use Bulgaria's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +359 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Bulgaria is in Southeast Europe, with Sofia as a main administrative center. Calls 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: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Bulgaria's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +359, then the Bulgaria local number.Bulgaria business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Sofia.Bulgaria language context: Bulgarian. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Bulgaria, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Bulgaria

32 Locations
City / RegionArea CodeFull Dialing Pattern
Blagoevgrad359-73+359-73 [local number]
Bourgas359-56+359-56 [local number]
Dobritch359-58+359-58 [local number]
Gabrovo359-66+359-66 [local number]
Gotse Delchev359-751+359-751 [local number]
Haskovo359-38+359-38 [local number]
Kardjali359-361+359-361 [local number]
Kazanluk359-431+359-431 [local number]
Kjustendil359-78+359-78 [local number]
Lovetch359-68+359-68 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Globul359-89+359-89 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Mtel359-88+359-88 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Vivacom359-87+359-87 [local number]
Montana359-96+359-96 [local number]
Pazardjik359-34+359-34 [local number]
Pernik359-76+359-76 [local number]
Pleven359-64+359-64 [local number]
Plovdiv359-32+359-32 [local number]
Razgrad359-84+359-84 [local number]
Rousse359-82+359-82 [local number]
Shoumen359-54+359-54 [local number]
Silistra359-86+359-86 [local number]
Sliven359-44+359-44 [local number]
Smolyan359-301+359-301 [local number]
Sofia359-2+359-2 [local number]
Stara Zagora359-42+359-42 [local number]
Targovishte359-601+359-601 [local number]
Varna359-52+359-52 [local number]
Veliko Tarnovo359-62+359-62 [local number]
Vidin359-94+359-94 [local number]
Vratsa359-92+359-92 [local number]
Yambol359-46+359-46 [local number]
Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.

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