How to call Hungary
- From mobile
- +36 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 36 xx xxx xxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Hungary from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Hungary from abroad
How to make a call to Hungary from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Hungarian number has 8 digits or 9 digits after +36, and none of them is the 06 used inside Hungary.
- 00Exit code
- 36Country code of Hungary
- xx xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Hungary
Budapest is +36 1
Dial 1 for Budapest, then 7 more digits.
- +36Hungary
- 1Budapest
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Area codes of big cities
Each city after Budapest has a two digit code and 6 more digits.
- Debrecen+36 52
- Szeged+36 62
- Miskolc+36 46
Drop the 06 from saved contacts
A contact saved with 06 fails from abroad. Replace the 06 with the country code.
- Fails
- +36 06 1 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +36 1 xxx xxxx
How Hungary phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 1 for Budapest, or a two digit area code elsewhere, such as 52 or 62
- Mobiles
- Starts with 20, 30, 50, or 70
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 80. NMHH lists it as a national freephone service.
Want to call Hungary?
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When to call Hungary
The time now in Hungary, and the best hours to call. Most of Hungary keeps the time of Budapest, so one time difference holds for the country, and daylight saving time can change it.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Hungary
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct23National DayFriday
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Dec24Day off (substituted from 12/12/2026)Thursday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Second Day of ChristmasSaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
Why a call to Hungary fails
The 06 is still in the number
The 06 at the start of a Hungarian number is for calls inside Hungary. From abroad, leave it out: +36 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Hungary, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 80 are a national service.
Questions
How do I call Hungary from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 36 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 36?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Hungary mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +36, then the number
Why does my call to Hungary not go through?
The usual causes: the 06 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 explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Hungary now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Hungary. Most of Hungary keeps the time of Budapest
How much does it cost to call Hungary?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Hungary. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Hungary mobile number possible?
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 do I type +36 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 36 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Hungary?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Hungary needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call Hungary number from a landline, or make an international call to Hungary?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Can I make an online call to Hungary or call a Hungary number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Hungary needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to Hungary with an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Hungary needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Hungary, and what's the best way to call Hungary?
Dial your exit code, then 36 and the number