Country code guide

Bulgaria phone number format and +359 country code

Use the 359 country code, written as +359, when calling Bulgaria from another country. This may also be called the country calling code, dial code, phone prefix, or international prefix. Check the number format, confirm whether the destination is mobile or landline, then review the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

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International format

+359 + area or mobile prefix without leading 0 + local number

+359Country calling code
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Mobile example+359 88 123 4567
Landline example+359 2 123 4567
Dialing format

How to dial Bulgaria

Start with +359, add the correct area or mobile prefix, then enter the local number. Use the format shared by the person or business you are calling when available.

Country code

+359

Use the 359 country code before the Bulgaria number when calling internationally.

Number format

Area or mobile prefix + local number

Bulgaria numbers usually drop the domestic leading 0 after +359 in international format. A Sofia number written domestically as 02 becomes +359 2.

Before calling

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Steps

Format the number before checking the rate

These steps work whether you are calling from Germany, United Kingdom, United States or another country.

  • 1

    Start with +359

    Bulgaria uses the 359 country code, written as +359 in plus format. Put it at the beginning of the number when calling internationally.

  • 2

    Add the area or mobile prefix

    Bulgaria numbers usually drop the domestic leading 0 after +359 in international format. A Sofia number written domestically as 02 becomes +359 2.

  • 3

    Complete the local number

    Use the remaining local digits in this pattern: Area or mobile prefix + local number.

  • 4

    Check the rate before calling

    Check whether the Bulgaria destination is mobile or landline before calling because rates can differ.

Examples

Mobile and landline examples

Examples are for formatting guidance only. Always confirm the exact number with the person or business you are calling.

Mobile example

+359 88 123 4567

Useful when you are calling a Bulgaria mobile number.

Landline example

+359 2 123 4567

Useful when you are calling a Bulgaria landline or area-based number.

Number details

What to check before using the 359 country code

Country codes are only one part of an international phone number. Exit codes, area codes, mobile prefixes, and local numbering rules can change how the final number should be dialed.

Exit code or plus format

On a mobile phone, the plus sign usually replaces exit codes such as 00 or 011. From a landline, use the international access code for the country you are calling from, then 359.

Country calling code, dial code, or prefix

People may call 359 the Bulgaria country code, country calling code, phone code, dial code, or international prefix. In each case, use +359 before the rest of the Bulgaria number.

Mobile phone or landline

After +359, the next digits may be an area code, mobile prefix, service prefix, or local number. Check whether you are calling a mobile phone or landline because rates can differ.

Bulgaria country code +359

Bulgaria country code, Bulgaria calling code, Bulgaria phone code, 359 country code, and Bulgaria telephone code searches usually refer to the +359 international calling code.

Bulgaria area codes

Bulgaria area codes are normally written with a leading domestic 0. In international format, remove that 0 after +359, so Sofia 02 is written as +359 2 followed by the local number.

Bulgaria mobile numbers

Bulgarian mobile numbers commonly start domestically with 08, such as 087, 088, or 089 ranges. In international format, write them as +359 87, +359 88, or +359 89 followed by the remaining digits.

BG country code searches

BG is commonly used as Bulgaria's country abbreviation or ISO code. For phone calls, use Bulgaria's telephone country code +359.

Popular calling questions

Common ways people call Bulgaria

Use the country code first, confirm the number type, then check the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

How do I call Bulgaria?

Use Bulgaria country code +359, remove the domestic leading 0 from the area or mobile prefix, then add the remaining local number.

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How do I format a Bulgaria mobile number?

Write the number as +359 followed by the mobile prefix without the leading 0, such as +359 88 and the remaining digits. Check the Bulgaria mobile rate before calling.

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What is the Bulgaria area code for Sofia?

Sofia is commonly written domestically with area code 02. In international format, use +359 2 followed by the local number.

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Calling options

Popular guides for calling Bulgaria

Use the +359 format first, then compare free app calling and regular phone-number calling options from common origin countries.

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Questions

Bulgaria dialing FAQ

Bulgaria uses the 359 country code, written as +359. The international format is +359 + area or mobile prefix without leading 0 + local number.
359 is used for Bulgaria. When you save or dial the number internationally, write it with the plus sign as +359, then add the area or mobile prefix and local number.
Yes. 359 is the country calling code, phone prefix, or international dial code for Bulgaria. On a mobile phone, write it as +359 before the area or mobile prefix and local number.
Dial +359, then add the area or mobile prefix and the local number. For example, a mobile number may look like +359 88 123 4567.
Bulgaria numbers usually drop the domestic leading 0 after +359 in international format. A Sofia number written domestically as 02 becomes +359 2.
Not always. International rates can vary by mobile, landline, and special-service numbers. Check the live Voipfibre rate before calling.
Yes. Check the live Bulgaria rate, add wallet credit, and call from the Voipfibre app, browser dialer, SIP, or access-number option where available.