359 Country Code: Bulgaria (+359)
Country code 359 (+359) belongs to Bulgaria. Bulgaria uses the international dialing code +359, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is BG.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +359 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00359 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 359 (from the US and Canada), 0011 359 (from Australia), or the bare 359. All refer to the same Bulgaria country code. Note: 359 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +359 is the international dialing code for Bulgaria, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Bulgaria (+359).
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Did You Get a Call from +359? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +359 followed by more digits is originating from Bulgaria. The caller is dialing you from a Bulgaria-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Bulgaria carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +359:
- -Family or friends in Bulgaria calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Bulgaria-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Bulgaria call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +359 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +359 number from the US, use Kinvo's Bulgaria dialing guide — calls cost from $0.35/min with no app to download.
Bulgaria Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +359.
Calling Bulgaria Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Bulgaria come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Bulgaria numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0871234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Bulgaria. Dial +359 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Bulgaria numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Bulgaria uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +359 is the legitimate Bulgaria country code, and most unsolicited calls from +359 numbers are legitimate calls from Bulgaria-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +359 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +359 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Bulgaria from Your Browser
To place a call to Bulgaria, dial +359 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bulgaria Country Code
Which country is country code 359?
Country code 359 belongs to Bulgaria. The full international dialing code is +359, also written as 00359 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 359 from the US and Canada, or +359 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Bulgaria?
+359 is the international dialing code for Bulgaria, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is BG. Equivalent forms — 00359, 011 359, +359, and 359 — all refer to the same Bulgaria country code.
Is 359 a US area code?
No. 359 is the international country code for Bulgaria, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Bulgaria from the US, dial +359 or 011 359 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Bulgaria from abroad?
Yes. Bulgaria uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +359. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Bulgaria.
Can I call Bulgaria from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Bulgaria via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +359 followed by the local number.