Call Bulgaria from Germany
Affordable calls from Germany to Bulgaria. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.07
per minute
Landline
$0.09
per minute
Same rate whether you call from Germany or anywhere else
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Best Way to Call Bulgaria from Germany
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Bulgaria.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 00 + 359 + local number from your Germany phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Bulgaria
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +359, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Sofia
+359-2
Plovdiv
+359-32
Varna
+359-52
Burgas
+359-56
Common Issues When Calling Bulgaria
Dialing CodeDrop the leading 0 from Bulgarian mobile numbers
Drop the leading 0 from Bulgarian mobile numbers
Bulgarian mobile numbers start with 087, 088, or 089 domestically. When calling from abroad, drop the 0: dial +359 87X-XXX-XXX, +359 88X-XXX-XXX, or +359 89X-XXX-XXX.
FormattingSofia landlines use area code 2
Sofia landlines use area code 2
Sofia uses area code 02 domestically. Internationally: +359 2 XXX-XXXX. Other cities have longer area codes (3-4 digits). Total number length varies by city.
Calling Bulgaria from Germany
Time difference
Bulgaria is 1 hour ahead of Germany
Best time to call
Evening Germany (6-8 PM CET) = evening Bulgaria (7-9 PM EET)
Popular cities called
Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Stara Zagora
Peak calling seasons
Christmas, Easter (Orthodox), Baba Marta, Liberation Day (Mar 3)
Calling tips
Bulgarian families celebrate Baba Marta (Mar 1) and name days alongside birthdays.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Bulgaria from Germany?
With Callana, calls from Germany to Bulgaria cost $0.07/min to mobile phones and $0.09/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Bulgaria from Germany?
Evening Germany (6-8 PM CET) = evening Bulgaria (7-9 PM EET). Bulgaria is 1 hour ahead of Germany. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Bulgaria from Germany?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Bulgaria number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in Germany, dial 00 + 359 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Bulgaria?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Bulgaria from Germany immediately.
What is the best way to call Bulgaria from Germany?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from Germany, dial 00 then +359 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Bulgaria not connecting?
Common issues when calling Bulgaria include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.