United Kingdom Country Code: +44
The international calling code for United Kingdom is +44. You need this code to dial any phone number in United Kingdom from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to United Kingdom, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call United Kingdom from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in United Kingdom from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial United Kingdom's country code: 44
After the + or exit code, enter 44. This routes your call to United Kingdom's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a United Kingdom number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within United Kingdom itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +44 20 7946 0958
United Kingdom Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in United Kingdom typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +44.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in United Kingdom typically begin with 7 (after the country code). When calling a United Kingdom mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling United Kingdom
Suppose you want to call a United Kingdom number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
United Kingdom Calling Rates on Kinvo
Kinvo offers affordable international calling rates to United Kingdom. Calls are made directly from your browser with HD voice quality. No app download required.
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in United Kingdom directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +44 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: United Kingdom Country Code
What is the country code for United Kingdom?
The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling United Kingdom from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for United Kingdom is GB.
How do I call United Kingdom from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 44 (the United Kingdom country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +44 from a mobile phone. For example: +44 20 7946 0958.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling United Kingdom internationally?
Yes. When calling United Kingdom from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +44. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within United Kingdom.
What do United Kingdom mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in United Kingdom typically start with 7 after the country code +44. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +44 7...
Can I call United Kingdom from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in United Kingdom directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +44 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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