373 Country Code: Moldova (+373)
Country code 373 (+373) belongs to Moldova. Moldova uses the international dialing code +373, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MD.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +373 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00373 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 373 (from the US and Canada), 0011 373 (from Australia), or the bare 373. All refer to the same Moldova country code. Note: 373 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +373 is the international dialing code for Moldova, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Moldova (+373).
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Did You Get a Call from +373? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +373 followed by more digits is originating from Moldova. The caller is dialing you from a Moldova-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Moldova carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +373:
- -Family or friends in Moldova calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Moldova-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Moldova call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +373 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Moldova Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +373.
Calling Moldova Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Moldova come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Moldova numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 062112345), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Moldova. Dial +373 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Moldova 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 — Moldova 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: +373 is the legitimate Moldova country code, and most unsolicited calls from +373 numbers are legitimate calls from Moldova-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +373 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Moldova Country Code
Which country is country code 373?
Country code 373 belongs to Moldova. The full international dialing code is +373, also written as 00373 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 373 from the US and Canada, or +373 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Moldova?
+373 is the international dialing code for Moldova, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MD. Equivalent forms — 00373, 011 373, +373, and 373 — all refer to the same Moldova country code.
Is 373 a US area code?
No. 373 is the international country code for Moldova, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Moldova from the US, dial +373 or 011 373 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Moldova from abroad?
Yes. Moldova uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +373. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Moldova.
Can I call Moldova from my browser?
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