Country Code Bulgaria

If you want to make a call to Bulgaria, then you need the correct country code for Bulgaria. The area code for Bulgaria is: +359 or 00359.

To start a phone call, first enter the correct country code for Bulgaria. It begins with two leading zeros and reads 00359. Now type in the country code of the person you are calling, leaving out the leading zero of the national country code. Finally, enter the digits of the regional number of the person you are talking to in Bulgaria and set up the call.

Some Information About Bulgaria

Continent Europe
Telephone code Bulgaria 00359
International Code +359
Capital Sofia
Population 7.364.600
Estimated Area 111.000
Domain Extension for Websites Bulgaria bg
Language Bulgaria Bulgarian
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Country code Bulgaria, +359 or 00359?

There are two spellings for the Bulgaria area code, namely +359 and 00359. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Bulgaria and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Bulgaria that starts with a “+” (i.e. +359) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Bulgaria using the +359 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.

Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The area code Bulgaria with leading zeros (00359) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.

Problem: Access code and area code 00359

In fact, the 00359 variant is used for calls to Bulgaria, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 00359 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Bulgaria begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 011359.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Bulgaria you can always use the country code 00359. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international dialing code for Bulgaria (+359) works in all countries of the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.

Example of phone calls to Bulgaria

To illustrate the use of the international dialing codes Bulgaria (+359 or 00359) here is an example again:

You want to call the number 456789 with the area code 0123 in Bulgaria. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):

00359 123 456789

If you use a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:

+359 123 456789