Dialling Code for Bulgaria
How to call Bulgaria from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Bulgaria is +359. To call Bulgaria from the UK, dial 00 then 359, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 359. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +359 directly.
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Bulgaria calling details
| Country code | +359 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .bg |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Sofia |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Greece | +30 |
|---|---|
| North Macedonia | +389 |
| Romania | +40 |
| Serbia | +381 |
| Turkey | +90 |
Bulgaria in context
- Bulgaria covers 110,879 km², making it the 103rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 58 people per km² ranks 127th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey.
- With 6,437,360 people, Bulgaria holds about 14.1% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- That is roughly 0.8% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bulgaria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Bulgaria — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Bulgaria?
The dialling code for Bulgaria is +359.
How do I call Bulgaria from the UK?
To call Bulgaria from the UK, dial 00 359 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Bulgaria from the US?
To call Bulgaria from the US, dial 011 359 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +359 dialling code?
No — +359 is used exclusively by Bulgaria.
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