Every number type in Bulgaria with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Bulgaria
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Country code
+359
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
8,9
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
02 123 456
+359 2 123 456
+3592123456
[6-8]
Mobile
043 012 345
+359 43 012 345
+35943012345
8,9
Toll-free
0800 12 345
+359 800 12 345
+35980012345
8,12
Premium rate
090 123 456
+359 90 123 456
+35990123456
8
Shared cost
0700 12 345
+359 700 12 345
+35970012345
8
How to call Bulgaria
From abroad: dial +359 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +359 43 012 345
Within Bulgaria: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 043 012 345
Calling abroad from Bulgaria: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+35943012345): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Bulgaria number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Bulgaria?
Numbers in Bulgaria use country code +359. A mobile number looks like 043 012 345 domestically, or +359 43 012 345 in international format (E.164: +35943012345). Mobile numbers have 8,9 national digits.
How do I call Bulgaria from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 359, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +359 43 012 345.
What is the country calling code for Bulgaria?
The country calling code for Bulgaria is +359. To call abroad from Bulgaria, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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