How to call Algeria from the UK
- From mobile
- +213 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 213 xx xx xx xx
From $0.23/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Algeria from the UK
How to make a call to Algeria from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. An Algerian number is an 8-digit number or a 9-digit number, and its leading 0 drops after 213.
- Dial 00
- Dial 213
- Dial the number without its 0
- 00The UK exit code
- 213Country code of Algeria
- xx xx xx xxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +213 xx xx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +213 12 34 56 78
- Mobile
- +213 12 34 56 78
- Landline
- 00 213 12 34 56 78
Main area codes in Algeria
The area code comes right after 213, then the local number
- Algiers00 2132100 2132200 2132300 21328then the local number
- Oran00 21341then the local number
- Constantine00 21331then the local number
- Annaba/Skikda00 21338then the local number
- Blida00 21344then the local number
- Batna/Beskra00 21333then the local number
- Tébessa00 21337then the local number
- El Oued00 21332then the local number
Before you call Algeria
Add the city code after 213
Every city code comes straight after 213, with no 0.
- Algiers00 213 21
- Oran00 213 41
- Constantine00 213 31
Skikda and Annaba differ
The two cities do not share a code. Check the right one before you dial.
- Skikda00 213 39
- Annaba00 213 38
Type + on a UK mobile
Calling Algeria cell phones from a UK mobile takes +213 and the number.
Calling Algeria from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Algeria for $0.23/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone sell calls to Algeria as an add-on, and O2 includes them in a bundle.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 26× cheaper | $0.23 landline$1.49 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.20 landline · $0.66 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.092 landline · $0.98 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Algeria?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Algeria
The time now in Algeria, and the best hours to call. The time difference to London changes twice a year because the UK moves its clocks and Algeria does not.
- Time difference
- March to October: the same time as London
- October to March: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Algeria fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Algeria also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call Algeria from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +213, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Algeria included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Algeria in a plan
How much does it cost to call Algeria from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Algiers from the UK?
For Algiers, dial 00 213 21, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Algeria?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 213. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +213 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 213 and the number
Can I call Algeria on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 213 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Algeria
Why isn't my call going through to Algeria?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Algeria from the UK for free? Is there a free call to Algeria?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Algeria from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Algeria without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Algeria landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 213, then the number
How to make an international call to Algeria?
Dial 00 213, then the number. From a mobile, +213 works too
When is the best time to call Algeria?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Algeria. March to October: the same time as London. October to March: 1 hour ahead of London