213 Country Code: Algeria (+213)
Country code 213 (+213) belongs to Algeria. Algeria uses the international dialing code +213, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is DZ.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +213 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00213 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 213 (from the US and Canada), 0011 213 (from Australia), or the bare 213. All refer to the same Algeria country code. Note: 213 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +213 is the international dialing code for Algeria, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Algeria (+213).
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Did You Get a Call from +213? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +213 followed by more digits is originating from Algeria. The caller is dialing you from a Algeria-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Algeria carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +213:
- -Family or friends in Algeria calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Algeria-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Algeria call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +213 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +213 number from the US, use Kinvo's Algeria dialing guide — calls cost from $0.58/min with no app to download.
Algeria Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +213.
Calling Algeria Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Algeria come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Algeria numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0551234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Algeria. Dial +213 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Algeria numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Algeria uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +213 is the legitimate Algeria country code, and most unsolicited calls from +213 numbers are legitimate calls from Algeria-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +213 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +213 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Algeria from Your Browser
To place a call to Algeria, dial +213 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Algeria Country Code
Which country is country code 213?
Country code 213 belongs to Algeria. The full international dialing code is +213, also written as 00213 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 213 from the US and Canada, or +213 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Algeria?
+213 is the international dialing code for Algeria, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is DZ. Equivalent forms — 00213, 011 213, +213, and 213 — all refer to the same Algeria country code.
Is 213 a US area code?
No. 213 is the international country code for Algeria, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Algeria from the US, dial +213 or 011 213 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Algeria from abroad?
Yes. Algeria uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +213. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Algeria.
Can I call Algeria from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Algeria via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +213 followed by the local number.