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.
Calling
Bulgaria
+359
Sofia
Weather
HD voice signal
Alpha-2
BG
Alpha-3
BGR
Bulgaria
BG
2 Digit ISO
+359
Country Calling Code
BGR
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Sofia
Time zone
Europe/Sofia
Weather · Sofia
Humidity
Wind
Bulgaria
+359
Capital
Sofia
Region
Europe
Time zone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
42.73°, 25.49°
Numbering zone
Zone 3
Code length
3 digits
Several routes connect you to Bulgaria (+359) landlines, calling cards and modern VoIP services. Pick the one that fits your call volume and budget.
Dial your exit code (00 from most countries, or 011 from North America), enter +359, then the local Bulgaria number — dropping any leading 0. Bulgaria's 3-digit country code puts it in ITU Zone 3 of the global E.164 numbering plan.
Bulgaria falls in ITU Zone 3 (Europe). Card rates to Sofia are generally moderate — compare landline vs mobile tariffs before activating. Factor in the Europe/Sofia time zone when planning the call.
Apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber, and business VoIP from TKOS are the cheapest route to Bulgaria (+359) — Europe routes over European and Atlantic fibre links — latency is typically under 100 ms on broadband.
The cost of calling Bulgaria varies depending on the method and service provider you choose. Compare landline, VoIP and calling-card routes side by side.
VoIP · overview
Cheapest route to Bulgaria — internet-based.
Choose TKOS for business-grade calls to Bulgaria, or consumer apps like Skype, WhatsApp or Viber for casual chats.
Sign up with an email or phone number, then verify your identity if required.
App-to-app calls are usually free; calls to mobile/landline numbers need a small balance or a subscription plan.
Enter +359 followed by the Bulgaria subscriber number (drop any leading 0).
VoIP works on phones, laptops, tablets and desk phones wherever you have internet.
If audio drops, try switching from cellular to Wi-Fi or move closer to your router.
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
A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.
Number anatomy
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.
Dial +359. This identifies Bulgaria on the global telephone network.
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Sofia or elsewhere.
Need an inbound Bulgaria number?
TKOS provisions +359 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.
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.
European routes to Bulgaria support G.722 wideband audio on most carriers — a quality HD headset lets you hear the full difference on these low-latency links.
Bulgaria (Europe/Sofia) routes stay under 100ms on broadband — Wi-Fi is fine for most calls, but switching to ethernet eliminates the last source of packet loss.
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.
Built on top of every Bulgaria (+359) route quality, price, and people you can reach.
TKOS terminates Bulgaria calls via EU-peered carrier interconnects. Sub-80ms latency across Europe, G.722 wideband audio on every call.
EU routing agreements compress Bulgaria termination costs — TKOS passes those savings to you directly. Transparent per-minute rates for Bulgaria (+359), no hidden fees.
Your account manager covers Europe/Sofia hours for Bulgaria. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Sofia routes, day or night.
Provider report
TKOS
Overall
A+
Score
9.6/ 10
Coverage
A+Direct routes to Bulgaria
Reliability
A+99.99% uptime SLA
Support
A24/7 live agents
Pricing
ATransparent per-minute
Audit scope
Bulgaria +359
When selecting an international calling service for Bulgaria, four factors separate the durable providers from the noise. Look for a proven track record on each.
Verify direct EU peering to Bulgaria — not routing +359 traffic through non-Europe hubs.
EU carriers publish uptime records — ask for 12 months of SLA compliance on Bulgaria routes before signing.
Confirm coverage for Europe/Sofia hours — a Sofia route issue at 09:00 needs a human response, not a next-day ticket.
EU routing compresses Bulgaria costs — any premium over +359 published carrier rates needs justification.
Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Bulgaria (+359).
| National | Dial codes |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria Toll Free | +359-001 |
| Bulgaria Toll Free (800) Full Country Coverage | +359-046 |
| City | Dial 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 |
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