Hungary Country Code: +36
The international calling code for Hungary is +36. You need this code to dial any phone number in Hungary 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 Hungary, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Hungary from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Hungary 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 Hungary's country code: 36
After the + or exit code, enter 36. This routes your call to Hungary's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (06) from the local number
When a Hungary number starts with 06 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Hungary itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +36 20 123 4567
Hungary Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Hungary typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 06 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 06 with +36.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Hungary typically begin with 20 (after the country code). When calling a Hungary mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 06 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Hungary
Suppose you want to call a Hungary number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 06. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
Hungary Calling Rates on Kinvo
Kinvo offers affordable international calling rates to Hungary. 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 Hungary 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 +36 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hungary Country Code
What is the country code for Hungary?
The international dialing code for Hungary is +36. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Hungary from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Hungary is HU.
How do I call Hungary from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 36 (the Hungary country code) and then the local number without the leading 06. Alternatively, dial +36 from a mobile phone. For example: +36 20 123 4567.
Do I need to drop the 06 when calling Hungary internationally?
Yes. When calling Hungary from abroad, you must remove the leading 06 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +36. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Hungary.
What do Hungary mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Hungary typically start with 20 after the country code +36. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +36 20...
Can I call Hungary from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Hungary 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 +36 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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