02 area code — Sofia
Phone numbers in Sofia, Bulgaria use the area code 02. Numbers are written internationally as +359 2.
How to call Sofia
- From abroad
- +359 2 XXX XXXX
- Within Bulgaria
- 02 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +359
About the 02 area code
Locally the code appears as 02; from outside Bulgaria you replace the leading 0 with +359 2.
Area codes like 02 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Bulgaria number. To actually receive an SMS on a Bulgaria number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Sofia?
Sofia uses the area code 02, written internationally as +359 2.
How do I call Sofia from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +359 2, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Sofia?
Sofia is in the Europe/Sofia time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02 a mobile or a landline code?
02 is a geographic (landline) area code for Sofia. Mobile numbers in Bulgaria use their own separate prefixes.