385 Country Code: Croatia (+385)
Country code 385 (+385) belongs to Croatia. Croatia uses the international dialing code +385, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is HR.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +385 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00385 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 385 (from the US and Canada), 0011 385 (from Australia), or the bare 385. All refer to the same Croatia country code. Note: 385 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +385 is the international dialing code for Croatia, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Croatia (+385).
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Did You Get a Call from +385? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +385 followed by more digits is originating from Croatia. The caller is dialing you from a Croatia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Croatia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +385:
- -Family or friends in Croatia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Croatia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Croatia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +385 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +385 number from the US, use Kinvo's Croatia dialing guide — calls cost from $0.94/min with no app to download.
Croatia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +385.
Calling Croatia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Croatia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Croatia numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0912345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Croatia. Dial +385 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Croatia 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 — Croatia 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: +385 is the legitimate Croatia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +385 numbers are legitimate calls from Croatia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +385 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 +385 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 Croatia from Your Browser
To place a call to Croatia, dial +385 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Croatia Country Code
Which country is country code 385?
Country code 385 belongs to Croatia. The full international dialing code is +385, also written as 00385 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 385 from the US and Canada, or +385 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Croatia?
+385 is the international dialing code for Croatia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is HR. Equivalent forms — 00385, 011 385, +385, and 385 — all refer to the same Croatia country code.
Is 385 a US area code?
No. 385 is the international country code for Croatia, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Croatia from the US, dial +385 or 011 385 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Croatia from abroad?
Yes. Croatia uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +385. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Croatia.
Can I call Croatia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Croatia via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +385 followed by the local number.