Locate a Phone Number in Bulgaria
To locate a phone number in Bulgaria, enter the number (dialling code +359) on LocateCheck. The person holding it receives an SMS asking to share their location, and once they agree their position appears on your map. LocateCheck works across all Bulgaria networks, including A1, Yettel and Vivacom, with nothing to install and only ever with the recipient's consent.
Consent-based · encrypted · nothing to install
How to locate a phone in Bulgaria
From a Bulgarian mobile number to a pin on the map in three quick steps, no installs, and only ever with the recipient's consent.
- Step 1
Enter the phone number
Type the mobile number you want to locate and, if you like, personalise the SMS the recipient will receive.
- Step 2
Send the consent SMS
LocateCheck texts the number a request to share their current location. No app is installed on either phone.
- Step 3
Receive the location
The moment they tap to consent, their position appears on the map in your dashboard, usually within seconds.
Bulgaria mobile numbers & networks
Bulgarian mobile numbers start 08 and have nine digits in national format.
Bulgaria number & network reference
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Dialling code | +359 |
| Example format | +359 8X XXX XXXX |
| Number rule | Bulgarian mobile numbers start 08 and have nine digits in national format. |
| Typical length | 9 digits |
| Main networks | A1, Yettel, Vivacom |
Bulgaria mobile number anatomy
How a locate resolves
- 1Enter the phone number
- 2Send the consent SMS
- 3Receive the location
Mobile phones per 100 people in Bulgaria
With this many active mobile connections, almost everyone in Bulgaria carries a phone you can request a location from.
- Latvia121
- Iceland121
- Romania120
- Bulgaria118
- France117
- Greece114
- United States113
per 100 people · Source: World Bank, 2023–2024
Is it legal in Bulgaria?
In the EU, a phone's location is personal data under the GDPR and the ePrivacy rules. LocateCheck never returns a location covertly, the recipient receives an SMS and a location is only ever shared after they explicitly consent. You remain responsible for having a lawful basis for each request.
Locating a phone in Bulgaria, FAQ
Can I locate a phone number in Bulgaria?+
Yes. LocateCheck works across Bulgaria on every major network, A1, Yettel and Vivacom. Enter the number (the Bulgaria dialling code is +359), the recipient is asked by SMS to share their location, and once they agree it appears on your map.
Is it legal to locate a phone in Bulgaria?+
In the EU, a phone's location is personal data under the GDPR and the ePrivacy rules. LocateCheck never returns a location covertly, the recipient receives an SMS and a location is only ever shared after they explicitly consent. You remain responsible for having a lawful basis for each request.
Which Bulgaria networks does LocateCheck support?+
LocateCheck supports all the main Bulgaria mobile networks, including A1, Yettel and Vivacom. A successful locate still needs the phone switched on, in service, and the recipient's consent.
What does a Bulgaria mobile number look like?+
Bulgarian mobile numbers start 08 and have nine digits in national format. In full international format it looks like +359 8X XXX XXXX. You can type it however you like, LocateCheck recognises the Bulgaria format automatically.
Do I need to install anything to locate a phone in Bulgaria?+
No. LocateCheck runs entirely remotely. Nothing is installed on your phone or the phone you're locating, you only need the number and the recipient's consent.
How much does it cost to locate a phone in Bulgaria?+
You start with a low 24-hour trial fee that unlocks full access, which then renews as a monthly subscription unless you cancel. Cancelling takes seconds. See the pricing page for the exact amount in EUR.
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Consent-based and encrypted, across A1, Yettel and Vivacom and every Bulgarian network.