Network & carriers
Bulgaria's telecom market is regulated by CRC, with A1 Bulgaria, Vivacom, and Yettel as the major carriers.
+359 · BG · UTC+2
Bulgaria
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Bulgaria's +359 code covers a Balkan market regulated by CRC, with Sofia's 2 code anchoring the capital. Capital: Sofia · Business hours: 2:00 AM–10:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +359 country code?
Numbering format
Bulgarian numbers drop the leading 0 internationally — a Sofia number written domestically as 02 123 4567 becomes +359 2 123 4567.
Calling culture
Bulgarian business culture tends to be formal in initial contact, with relationships warming over subsequent interactions.
Did you know
Sofia's single-digit 2 area code reflects the capital's central role in Bulgaria's business and telecom landscape.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Bulgaria numbers.
Bulgarian numbers drop the leading 0 internationally — a domestic 02 number becomes +359 2 when dialed from abroad.
Best time to call Bulgaria from the US
Bulgaria is on UTC+2 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Bulgaria virtual number?
A +359 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in Bulgaria — without the overhead.
Local caller ID in Bulgaria
When you call from your virtual Bulgaria number, contacts see a local +359 number — dramatically improving answer rates.
No office needed
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Instant credibility
A local +359 number helps build trust with Bulgarian business contacts during the more formal early stages of a relationship.
Routes to any device
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Frequently Asked
Bulgaria questions answered.
Answers about Bulgaria's CRC-regulated carriers, formal business culture, and getting a local +359 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 359, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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