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Bulgaria · +359 · Europe

How to Call Bulgaria (+359) from Abroad

Your complete guide to dialling Bulgaria from Sofia to anywhere in the world — verified +359 country code, Europe/Sofia time zone, Europe region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

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Bulgaria

+359

Live route

Sofia

Weather

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Alpha-2

BG

Alpha-3

BGR

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Bulgaria

BG

2 Digit ISO

+359

Country Calling Code

BGR

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Sofia

Time zone

Europe/Sofia

Weather · Sofia

Humidity

Wind

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Bulgaria

+359

Capital

Sofia

Region

Europe

Time zone

Europe/Sofia

Coordinates

42.7° N, 25.5° E

ISO 3166-1

BG / BGR

Dial format

+359 [area] [number]

Current time in Sofia

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Sofia

Dialing guide

How to call Bulgaria

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+
+
Country code359
+
Area / mobileXX
+
Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number+359 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Bulgaria code

Dial +359. This identifies Bulgaria on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Sofia or elsewhere.

Bulgaria country code +359 for WhatsApp

To call Bulgaria on WhatsApp, save the number with +359 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +359 XX XXX XXX — use + not 00359Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

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Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Bulgaria for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

  • 01

    HD audio for Bulgaria calls

    Sofia routes support G.722 wideband audio on EU-peered carriers — an HD headset makes the quality difference immediately obvious on these low-latency links.

  • 02

    Connection quality to Bulgaria

    Sofia is ~7,655 km away — expect ~280ms round-trip. A wired ethernet connection keeps packet loss below 0.1%.

  • 03

    Best time to call Sofia

    Schedule Bulgaria calls during Sofia business hours — 09:00–17:00 Europe/Sofia — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

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Number ranges

Bulgariacity & national codes

Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Bulgaria (+359).

Bulgaria national codes2 entries

NationalDial codes
Bulgaria Toll Free+359-001
Bulgaria Toll Free (800) Full Country Coverage+359-046

Bulgaria city codes32 entries

CityDial codes
Blagoevgrad+359-73
Bourgas+359-56
Dobritch+359-58
Gabrovo+359-66
Gotse Delchev+359-751
Haskovo+359-38
Kardjali+359-361
Kazanluk+359-431
Kjustendil+359-78
Lovech+359-68
Mobile Phones - Globul+359-89
Mobile Phones - Mtel+359-88
Mobile Phones - Vivacom+359-87
Montana+359-96
Pazardjik+359-34
Pernik+359-76
Pleven+359-64
Plovdiv+359-32
Razgrad+359-84
Rousse+359-82
Shoumen+359-54
Silistra+359-86
Sliven+359-44
Smolyan+359-301
Sofia+359-2
Stara Zagora+359-42
Targovishte+359-601
Varna+359-52
Veliko Tarnovo+359-62
Vidin+359-94
Vratsa+359-92
Yambol+359-46
Country profile

Connecting you to Bulgaria, one journey at a time.

Capital

Sofia

Population

6.45M

Area

110,879 km²

GDP (USD)

$91.00B

Currency

Bulgarian Lev (BGN лв)

Languages

Bulgarian

Emergency number

112

Internet TLD

.bg

Drive side

Right-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

42.73°N / 25.49°E

Time zone

Europe/Sofia

ISO 3166 codes

BG · BGR

From South Africa

Calling Bulgaria from South Africa

Sofia (~7,655 km) connects via Mediterranean and North African fibre — TKOS peering keeps rates low at ~280ms latency.

MethodRateQualityContract
TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone
SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required
Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee
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Why TKOS

Why call Bulgaria with TKOS?

Built on top of every Bulgaria (+359) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

Carrier-grade audio to Bulgaria

TKOS terminates Bulgaria calls via EU-peered carrier interconnects at Sofia. Sub-80ms latency, G.722 wideband audio on every call.

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EU-aligned Bulgaria rates

EU routing agreements compress Bulgaria termination costs via Sofia — TKOS passes those savings to you directly. Transparent per-minute rates for Bulgaria (+359), no hidden fees.

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Support aligned to Sofia hours

Your account manager covers Europe/Sofia hours for Bulgaria. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Sofia routes, day or night.

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FAQ

Questions about calling Bulgaria, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Bulgaria (+359). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria's international calling code is +359. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Bulgaria.
Q2.What is the best time to call Bulgaria?
Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–11:00 AM EET/EEST is the peak window. Bulgaria uses EET (UTC+2) in winter and EEST (UTC+3) in summer. August sees significant holiday departures — September is when Bulgarian business fully resumes. Avoid the Liberation Day holiday on March 3.
Q3.How do I call a mobile number in Bulgaria?
Bulgarian mobiles start with 08x — 10 digits total. Drop the leading 0, dial +359 then 8x plus the remaining 8 digits. A typical Bulgarian mobile: +359 88 123 4567.
Q4.Can I use a calling card to reach Bulgaria?
Yes — pre-paid calling cards list per-minute rates for Bulgaria (+359). Always check both landline and mobile rates before activating, as they often differ. Also watch for per-call connection fees charged by some card issuers.
Q5.How do I dial Bulgaria from Australia?
From Australia dial 0011 359, then the Bulgaria subscriber number. Australian mobiles also accept + 359 — press and hold 0 to enter the + symbol.
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