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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Israel Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
1113 Sofia, 18, Shipchenski Prohod, Galaxy Trade Center, Floor 6
Phone: +359 2 951 50 44
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 55 minutes)
Israel Honorary Consulate in Burgas, Bulgaria
8000 Bourgas, 86, Rue San Stefano, Ét.5, App. 3
Phone: +359 888 924 860 (GSM)
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 55 minutes)
Israel Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria
9103 Varna, 22, Rue Jupiter
Phone: +359 52 379 777
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 55 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following Bulgarian and Israeli holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Purim Eve | Monday, March 02 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Purim (Tel Aviv) | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Shushan Purim (Jerusalem) | Wednesday, March 04 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Aliyah Day | Saturday, March 28 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Passover Eve | Wednesday, April 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Passover (Day 1) | Thursday, April 02 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Israel currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia, Burgas and Varna.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Israel?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Israel for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Israeli visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in Bulgaria?
The Israeli representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Israeli holidays in 2026/2024:
- Baba Marta (BG) Sun, Mar 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Israel vs Bulgaria
Jerusalem, Israel time is is same date and time Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
02:05AMWednesday, February 11, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel
02:05AMWednesday, February 11, 2026