How to call Croatia from the UK
- From mobile
- +385 x xxxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 385 x xxxx xxx
From $0.44/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Croatia from the UK
How to make a call to Croatia from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Croatian area code: Zagreb is 1 after 385, not 01.
- Dial 00
- Dial 385
- Dial the area code without its 0, then the number
- 00The UK exit code
- 385Country code of Croatia
- x xxxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +385 x xxxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +385 1 2345 678
- Mobile
- +385 1 2345 678
- Landline
- 00 385 1 2345 678
Main area codes in Croatia
The area code comes right after 385, then the local number
- Zagreb00 3851then the local number
- Zadar00 38523then the local number
- Karlovac00 38547then the local number
- Varaždin00 38542then the local number
- Dubrovnik-Neretva00 38520then the local number
- Split-Dalmatia00 38521then the local number
- Šibenik-Knin00 38522then the local number
- Osijek-Baranja00 38531then the local number
Before you call Croatia
Dial Zagreb and the coast
Each city takes its own code right after 385. Type it in the dialer above.
- Zagreb00 385 1
- Split-Dalmatia00 385 21
- Zadar00 385 23
- Dubrovnik-Neretva00 385 20
Reach Slavonia and the north
Inland counties use two-digit codes too.
- Osijek-Baranja00 385 31
- Varaždin00 385 42
- Karlovac00 385 47
Calling Croatia cell phones
Croatian numbers have 7, 8, or 9 digits after 385; a Zagreb landline is an 8-digit number, 1 and 7 more.
Calling Croatia from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Croatia for $0.44/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. EE and Vodafone need an add-on for Croatia, so a call without one costs per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.44 landline$0.82 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.066 landline · $0.20 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
Want to call Croatia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Croatia
The time now in Croatia, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays 1 hour through daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Croatia 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 Croatia also fails when
- The 0 stays on the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Croatia from the UK on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +385, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Croatia included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Croatia in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does O2 include calls to Croatia?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Croatia with £30 Rolling plan
How much does it cost to call Croatia from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Zagreb from the UK?
For Zagreb, dial 00 385 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Croatia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 385. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +385 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 385 and the number
Can I call Croatia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 385 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Croatia
Why isn't my call going through to Croatia?
The usual causes: the 0 stays on 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
Free call to Croatia: how to call Croatia from the UK for free?
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 Croatia 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 Croatia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Croatia landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 385, then the number
How do I call Croatia from the UK with an international call?
Dial 00 385, then the number. From a mobile, +385 works too
When is the best time to call Croatia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Croatia. All year: 1 hour ahead of London