International dialing guide

Call Bulgaria from China

Calling Bulgaria from China follows a standard international format: dial the China exit code, then Bulgaria's country code, then the local destination number.

Dial +359 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.

Quick answer

How to dial: 00 + 359 + digit digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigit local format

Example: 00 359 3 456 789

If the saved contact starts with +, replace 00 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in China, use 00.

Core calling info

Destination country code
Bulgaria: +359
Origin exit code
China: 00
Average call costs
Landline about $0.190/min. Mobile about $0.190/min.

Time zone difference

Bulgaria and China can have different local times, and offsets may change with daylight saving time. Check the destination city time before placing important calls.

Best calling window is usually business hours in Bulgaria, or early evening if you are calling family and friends.

Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.

How to Call Bulgaria from China

Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.

  1. Dial 00, the international exit code for China.
  2. Dial 359, the country code for Bulgaria.
  3. Enter digit digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigit local format. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
  4. Check the full number before calling. Example: 00 359 3 456 789.

Number format notes

International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +359 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in China, the manual version is 00 before 359.

If the Bulgaria number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.

Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.

Area codes in Bulgaria

Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +359 and before the local subscriber number.

CityArea codeDial example
Bulgaria landline35900 359 3 456 789
Bulgaria mobile35900 359 77 777 777
International format35900 359 3 456 789

FAQ

What number do I dial to call Bulgaria from China?

Dial 00, then 359, then digit digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigit local format. For example: 00 359 3 456 789.

What time is it in Bulgaria when it's 9am in China?

When it is 9:00 AM in China, the time in Bulgaria depends on the exact cities and daylight saving rules. Use live local time for the destination before calling.

How much does it cost to call Bulgaria from China?

On Qubicall, guide rates for Bulgaria are about $0.190/min to landlines and $0.190/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.

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