How to call Bulgaria from the UK
- From mobile
- +359 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 359 x xxx xxx
From $0.26/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Bulgaria from the UK
How to make a call to Bulgaria from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Bulgarian area code, so the code follows 359 at once.
- Fails
- 00 359 0 2
- Works
- 00 359 2
- 00The UK exit code
- 359Country code of Bulgaria
- x xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +359 x xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +359 2 123 456
- Mobile
- +359 2 123 456
- Landline
- 00 359 2 123 456
Main area codes in Bulgaria
The area code comes right after 359, then the local number
- Sofia00 3592then the local number
- Plovdiv00 35932then the local number
- Varna00 35952then the local number
- Burgas00 35956then the local number
- Stara Zagora00 35942then the local number
- Ruse00 35982then the local number
- Pleven00 35964then the local number
- Sliven00 35944then the local number
Before you call Bulgaria
Dial a city in Bulgaria
Each city code follows 359 with no 0. A 7-digit number is valid in Bulgaria, so do not pad it.
- Sofia00 359 2
- Plovdiv00 359 32
- Varna00 359 52
- Burgas00 359 56
Calling Bulgaria cell phones from the UK
The + replaces the 00 on a mobile, so you never type the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 359
- Dial the area code and number
Check your O2 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 blocks international calls, so the call to Bulgaria fails at once.
Calling Bulgaria from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Bulgaria for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. EE and Vodafone sell Bulgaria calls as an add-on, and O2 includes them only in a Big Bundle.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.26 landline$0.74 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.079 landline · $0.24 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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. The time difference stays at 2 hours through daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Bulgaria fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Bulgaria also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Bulgaria from the UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +359, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Bulgaria included in UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Bulgaria in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Bulgaria from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sofia from the UK?
For Sofia, dial 00 359 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Bulgaria?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 359. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +359 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 359 and the number
Can I call Bulgaria on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 359 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Bulgaria
Why isn't my call going through to Bulgaria?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Bulgaria from the UK for free?
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 to call Bulgaria from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Bulgaria without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Bulgaria landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 359, then the number
When is the best time to call Bulgaria?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Bulgaria. All year: 2 hours ahead of London
How to make an international call to Bulgaria?
Dial 00 359, then the number. From a mobile, +359 works too