How to Call Bulgaria From the US
To call Bulgaria from the United States, dial 011 + 359 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +359 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Bulgaria number from your browser at $0.16/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Bulgaria country code page.
Dial Bulgaria from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 359 is Bulgaria's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Bulgaria From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 359 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 359 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +359 + local number. If the local Bulgaria number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 31 minutes to Bulgaria. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +359 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to Bulgaria with Kinvo start at $0.16/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for BulgariaHow to Call Bulgaria From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 359 followed by the local Bulgaria number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +359 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 359 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Bulgaria For Free
If the person you're calling in Bulgaria has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular Bulgaria landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +359 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Bulgaria phone numbers, starting at $0.16/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Bulgaria Calling Tips
Drop the leading 0 from Bulgarian numbers. Sofia area code is 02 (becomes +359 2). Mobile numbers start with 087, 088, or 089 (becomes +359 87, 88, or 89). Bulgarian is the official language. Business hours are 9 AM to 6 PM EET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Bulgaria from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +359 followed by the local Bulgaria number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 359 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Bulgaria from the US, you use 011 + 359, not +1.
How do I call Bulgaria from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +359 followed by the local Bulgaria number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.16/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Bulgaria?
Yes — when calling from outside Bulgaria, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call Bulgaria for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Bulgaria phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.16/min.
Can I dial Bulgaria from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +359 + the local number.
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