How to call Bulgaria
- From mobile
- +359 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 359 x xxx xxx
From $0.26/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Bulgaria from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Bulgaria from abroad
How to make a call to Bulgaria from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Area codes have 1 or 2 digits, and you dial them right after the country code, without the 0.
- Sofia+359 2
- Plovdiv+359 32
- Varna+359 52
- Burgas+359 56
- 00Exit code
- 359Country code of Bulgaria
- x xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Bulgaria
Mobile numbers lose their 0
A mobile that starts with 088 at home is 88 after the country code, then 7 digits.
- Fails
- +359 088 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +359 88 xxx xxxx
How to call to Bulgaria online
How do you call Bulgaria from a browser? Follow three steps, starting in the dialer above.
- Type +359 in the dialer
- Add the area code or mobile code without 0
- Press call
How Bulgaria phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 0 and an area code
- Mobiles
- Starts with 087, 088, 089, 098, or 099. Mobiltel took the first three codes and Globul the last two on 20 July 2003
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800. The numbering plan lists these as toll-free numbers
Want to call Bulgaria?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Bulgaria
The time now in Bulgaria, and the best hours to call. Check the time difference and any daylight saving time change before you call.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Bulgaria
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec24Christmas EveThursday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Christmas DaySaturday
- Dec28Christmas Day (observed)Monday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar3Liberation DayWednesday
Why a call to Bulgaria fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Bulgarian number is for calls inside Bulgaria. From abroad, leave it out: +359 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Bulgaria, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers that start with 0800 often cannot be reached from outside Bulgaria.
Questions
How do I call Bulgaria from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 359 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 359?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Bulgaria mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +359, then the number
Why does my call to Bulgaria not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Bulgaria now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Bulgaria. Most of Bulgaria keeps the time of Sofia
How much does it cost to call Bulgaria?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Bulgaria. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Bulgaria mobile number possible?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +359 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 359 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Bulgaria?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Bulgaria needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Bulgaria?
The country code of Bulgaria is +359
How to call Bulgaria number online, or make an internet call to Bulgaria?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Bulgaria needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Bulgaria?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Bulgaria. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call