Country Code +359

Bulgaria uses the international dialing code +359

+359

Which Country Has Code +359?

Bulgaria uses the international dialing code +359.

How to Call a +359 Number from the US

Numbers in Bulgaria have 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 6 to 8 for landlines after +359. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +359 or 011 359.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 043, 087–089 or 098–099	`011 359 43 XXX XXX`	`+359 43 XXX XXX`
Landline	`011 359 2 XXX XXX`	`+359 2 XXX XXX`
Toll-free starts with 080	`011 359 800 XX XXX`	`+359 800 XX XXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Bulgaria phone number format.

Got a Call From +359?

A number starting with +359 is registered in Bulgaria. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +359 number

•Mobile if the digits after +359 start with 87–89 or 98–99 (+359 43 XXX XXX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +359 2 XXX XXX for Sofia.
•Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +359: never call these back.
•Local time: 8:02 PM in Sofia right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +359 FAQ

Which country has country code 359?

+359 is the country code of Bulgaria. Numbers have 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 6 to 8 for landlines after +359.

Is a +359 number a mobile or a landline?

In Bulgaria, mobile numbers start with 43, 87–89 or 98–99 after +359, for example +359 43 XXX XXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +359 2 XXX XXX for Sofia.

What time is it in Bulgaria right now?

It is 8:02 PM on Friday in Sofia (UTC+2), 6 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT.

Are some +359 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In Bulgaria, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +359. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +359 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 359 43 XXX XXX, without the leading 0 used inside Bulgaria. From a mobile, dial +359 43 XXX XXX.

I got a call from +359. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +359 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Bulgaria Quick Info

Country	Bulgaria
Dialing Code	+359
ISO-2 Code	`bg`
ISO-3 Code	`BGR`
Capital	Sofia
Continent	Europe
Population	6,433,302
Currency	Bulgarian lev
Domain	`bg`

View Full Bulgaria Profile

Related Resources

How to Call Bulgaria Bulgaria Phone Format US Area Codes Directory International Calling Guide All Country Codes

Time in Sofia

8:02 PM

Friday · UTC+2 · 6 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). Clocks change for daylight saving time there, so the gap with the US shifts during the year.