Bulgaria Dialing Code (+359)
The country calling code for Bulgaria is +359. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Bulgaria from anywhere.
Type a local Bulgaria phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +359 2 123 4567.
How to dial Bulgaria
The + in +359 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Bulgaria itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Bulgaria dialing reference
| Country calling code | +359 |
| ISO country code | BG |
| Region | Europe |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Bulgaria) | 00 |
| Example number | 02 123 4567 |
| International format | +359 21234567 |
Calling Bulgaria step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Bulgaria country code 359.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 21234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Bulgaria?
The country calling code for Bulgaria is +359 (ISO code BG). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Bulgaria from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 359 (the Bulgaria country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 359 21234567.
How do I call Bulgaria from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 359, then the local number. For example: 00 359 21234567. On any mobile you can dial +359 21234567 instead.
What is the format of a Bulgaria phone number?
A typical Bulgaria number looks like 02 123 4567. Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +359 2 123 4567.