How to call Bulgaria from the US
- From mobile
- +359 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 359 x xxx xxx
From $0.26/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Bulgaria from the US
How to make a call to Bulgaria from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 7-digit number is valid in Bulgaria, and the first 0 of a number drops after 359, so Sofia is 2.
- Fails
- 011 359 0 2
- Works
- 011 359 2
- 011The US 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
- 011 359 2 123 456
Main area codes in Bulgaria
The area code comes right after 359, then the local number
- Sofia011 3592then the local number
- Plovdiv011 35932then the local number
- Varna011 35952then the local number
- Burgas011 35956then the local number
- Stara Zagora011 35942then the local number
- Ruse011 35982then the local number
- Pleven011 35964then the local number
- Sliven011 35944then the local number
Before you call Bulgaria
Dial the big Bulgarian cities
Add the city code right after 359, then the local number.
- Sofia011 359 2
- Plovdiv011 359 32
- Varna011 359 52
Calling Bulgaria cell phones
Calling Bulgaria cell phones takes the same digits as a landline. A saved +359 number also works when you travel.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 359
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Bulgaria from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Bulgaria for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No big US carrier we checked includes Bulgaria in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges for every minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.74 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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. Daylight saving time moves the time difference to New York between 6 and 7 hours, so check the clock above.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Bulgaria fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US with a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +359, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Bulgaria included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Bulgaria in a plan
How much does it cost to call Bulgaria from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sofia from the US?
For Sofia, dial 011 359 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Bulgaria?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 US for free, and is a free call to Bulgaria 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 to call Bulgaria from the US 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 Bulgaria landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 359, then the number
How to make an international call to Bulgaria, and how to dial Bulgaria from the USA?
Dial 011 359, then the number. From a mobile, +359 works too
When is the best time to call Bulgaria?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Bulgaria. Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York