Bulgaria +359
To call Bulgaria from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 359, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +359 43 012 345.
The country calling code for Bulgaria is +359. A number starting +359 or 00359 is a call to or from Bulgaria. From abroad: +359 43 012 345.
To call Bulgaria from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 359, then the local number without its leading 0. The +359 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Bulgaria from abroad
011 359 43 012 34500 359 43 012 3450011 359 43 012 345+359 43 012 34543 012 345 is a real-format Bulgaria mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Bulgaria area codes
In Bulgaria, landlines usually include an area code after +359 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
02 123 456from abroad+359 2 123 456043 012 345from abroad+359 43 012 345Landline numbers in Bulgaria have 6 to 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 or 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +359.
Calling abroad from Bulgaria
To call another country from Bulgaria, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Bulgaria to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Bulgaria number in international format is written +359 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Bulgaria
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Bulgaria for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +359?
Bulgaria has the country calling code +359.
How do I call Bulgaria from the United States?
Dial 011, then 359, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 43 012 345.
What does +359 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Bulgaria. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +359 mobile or landline?
The +359 code identifies the country, not the line type; Bulgaria landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Bulgaria
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Bulgaria. The largest is A1, with about 3.95 million subscribers (FY 2025). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
formerly Mtel, Mobiltel
Owned by A1 Group
formerly Vivatel
Owned by United Group
formerly Telenor, Globul
Owned by e& PPF Telecom Group
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Bulgaria: 5G 1800, 5G 2600, 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2008-04-11, a transfer takes about 2 day(s) and costs eur 2.56.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Bulgaria
With 118 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Bulgaria has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (82 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Bulgaria
+359 800 12 345Free from inside Bulgaria. From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+359 90 123 456Surcharged services — ranges starting with 90. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Bulgaria via Google libphonenumber.
Macedonia +389
Greece +30
Romania +40
Turkey +90
Serbia +381