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Bulgaria Phone Number Format
Country code +359 — Complete guide to Bulgaria phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Bulgaria Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Bulgaria have 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 6 to 8 for landlines after the country code +359.
Inside Bulgaria a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 9 or 10 digits:
043 XXX XXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+359 43 XXX XXX.
| Country code | +359 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +359 | 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 6 to 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +359 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 043, 087–089 or 098–099 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Bulgaria) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 359 43 XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 or 9 digits after +359, starting with 043, 087–089 or 098–099.
043 XXX XXX at home+359 43 XXX XXX international6 to 8 digits after +359. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Sofia:
02 XXX XXX at home+359 2 XXX XXX internationalBulgaria Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 043, 087–089 or 098–099 | 043 XXX XXX |
+359 43 XXX XXX |
011 359 43 XXX XXX |
| Landline | — | 02 XXX XXX |
+359 2 XXX XXX |
011 359 2 XXX XXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0800 XX XXX |
+359 800 XX XXX |
011 359 800 XX XXX |
| Premium rate | 090 | 090 XXX XXX |
+359 90 XXX XXX |
011 359 90 XXX XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 0700 XX XXX |
+359 700 XX XXX |
011 359 700 XX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
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Bulgaria Area Codes
Major area codes in Bulgaria:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
56 |
Burgas |
58 |
Dobritch |
64 |
Pleven |
32 |
Plovdiv |
82 |
Ruse |
44 |
Sliven |
2 |
Sofia |
42 |
Stara Zagora |
52 |
Varna |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Bulgaria.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+359instead of011 359. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Bulgaria have 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 6 to 8 for landlines after +359. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+359prefix so they work from any country.
Bulgaria Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Bulgaria have?
Phone numbers in Bulgaria have 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 6 to 8 for landlines after the country code +359. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 9 or 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Bulgaria start with?
Mobile numbers in Bulgaria start with 043, 087–089 or 098–099 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +359 43 XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Bulgaria in international format?
Start with +359, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 043 XXX XXX at home becomes +359 43 XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 359 43 XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Bulgaria?
Toll-free numbers in Bulgaria start with 080, for example 0800 XX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Bulgaria?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.