How to Dial a Bulgarian Phone From a U.S. Cell Phone?
To dial a Bulgarian phone number from a foreign cell phone while you’re in Bulgaria, you’ll need to do the following:
- Exit code: Dial the exit code for the country where your cell phone is registered. For example, the exit code for the U.S. is 011, and for most European countries, it’s 00.
- Country code: After the exit code, dial the country code for Bulgaria, which is 359.
- Phone number: Next, dial the Bulgarian phone number you’re trying to reach. If the number starts with a 0 (zero), omit the leading 0 when dialing from a foreign cell phone.
So, if you call from a US phone to a Bulgarian number, your dialing format would be 011-359-(Bulgarian number without the leading 0).
Please note that international calling charges will apply according to your specific phone service plan.
How to Dial From a European Cell Phone
When you’re in Bulgaria and need to dial a Bulgarian number from a German cell phone, you need to do the following:
- Exit Code: Dial the exit code “00” for international German or EU cell phone calls.
- Country Code: Next, dial the country code for Bulgaria: 359.
- Phone Number: Lastly, dial the Bulgarian phone number you’re trying to reach. If the number begins with a 0 (zero), drop this 0 when dialing from a foreign cell phone.
So, if you call from a German phone to a Bulgarian number, your dialing format would be 00-359-(Bulgarian number without the leading 0).
International calling charges may apply according to your phone service plan.
The Emergency phone number 112 does not require a code.


