042 area code — Stara Zagora
042 is the local dialing code used in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. Numbers are written internationally as +359 42.
How to call Stara Zagora
- From abroad
- +359 42 XXX XXXX
- Within Bulgaria
- 042 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +359
About the 042 area code
A full number here takes the form +359 42 XXX XXXX — the 42 identifies Stara Zagora within Bulgaria's numbering plan.
Area codes like 042 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 Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora uses the area code 042, written internationally as +359 42.
How do I call Stara Zagora from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +359 42, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora is in the Europe/Sofia time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 042 a mobile or a landline code?
042 is a geographic (landline) area code for Stara Zagora. Mobile numbers in Bulgaria use their own separate prefixes.