Important Information About Bulgaria
Capital
Sofia Time Zone Bulgaria is on Eastern European Time (UTC +2) for part of the year and Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +3) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in Bulgaria. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Bulgaria. |
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Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +359 Emergencies Ambulance 150 Fire 160 Police 166 |
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Bulgaria. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Bulgaria or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Bulgaria's basic monetary unit is the Bulgarian lev (BGN). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Bulgaria. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Bulgaria or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Bulgaria's basic monetary unit is the Bulgarian lev (BGN). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.