How to call Hong Kong from the UK
- From mobile
- +852 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 852 xxxx xxxx
From $0.13/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Hong Kong from the UK
How to make a call to Hong Kong from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00The UK exit code
- 852Country code of Hong Kong
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +852 xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +852 2020 1234
- Mobile
- +852 2020 1234
- Landline
- 00 852 2020 1234
Before you call Hong Kong
Save contacts with +852
A contact saved as +852 and the 8-digit number works from a UK mobile at home and abroad.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 852
- Dial the number
Call in the Hong Kong day
Dial between 8:00 and 22:00 Hong Kong time, so the phone rings while people are awake.
Toll free and mobile numbers
How to call Hong Kong toll free number from the UK: dial 00 852 and the number. Calling Hong Kong cell phones works the same way.
Calling Hong Kong from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Hong Kong for $0.13/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Hong Kong in its plan, while EE and Vodafone need an add-on for this route.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 47× cheaper | $0.13 landline$0.16 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.079 with plan |
 | $5.42 |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Hong Kong?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Hong Kong
The time now in Hong Kong, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves when the UK changes its clocks in March and October.
- March to October01:00 to 15:00 in London
- October to March00:00 to 14:00 in London
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 8 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Hong Kong from the UK on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +852, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Hong Kong included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Hong Kong 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
How much does it cost to call Hong Kong 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
Do I need to dial 00 to call Hong Kong?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 852. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +852 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 852 and the number
Can I call Hong Kong on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 852 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Hong Kong
Why isn't my call going through to Hong Kong?
The usual causes: 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 Hong Kong from the UK for free: is there a free call to Hong Kong?
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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Hong Kong landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 852, then the number
When is the best time to call Hong Kong?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Hong Kong. March to October: 7 hours ahead of London. October to March: 8 hours ahead of London
How do I call Hong Kong from the UK: how to make an international call to Hong Kong?
Dial 00 852, then the number. From a mobile, +852 works too