Bulgaria country code
+359 is the country code of Bulgaria. From the US, dial 011 359 43 012 345; from a mobile phone, dial +359 43 012 345.
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How to dial Bulgaria
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 359 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Bulgaria, written locally as 043 012 345. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Bulgaria and the best time to call
Bulgaria is on UTC+2. Compared with New York its clock is +7 h, with London +2 h and with Dubai -2 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Bulgaria changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC+2 and UTC+3 during the year.
Business hours in Bulgaria run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Bulgaria is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Bulgaria are built
A number in Bulgaria is the country code +359 followed by a national number of 6–9 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 043 012 345, an example mobile number in Bulgaria is dialed as +359 43 012 345 from abroad.
To call out of Bulgaria, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +359 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +359 number isn't proof that the person is in Bulgaria.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Bulgaria are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Bulgaria?
The country code for Bulgaria is +359. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +359 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 043 012 345, an example mobile number in Bulgaria is dialed as +359 43 012 345 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Bulgaria from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +359 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Bulgaria?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +359, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Bulgaria, and when is a good time to call?
Bulgaria is on UTC+2. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 07:00–16:00 UTC, 02:00–11:00 in New York and 07:00–16:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Bulgaria?
A number in Bulgaria has 6–9 digits after the country code +359, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Bulgaria?
With QuikRing a call to Bulgaria costs $0.75/min to a mobile and $0.20/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +359?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.