How to call Hungary from the UK
- From mobile
- +36 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 36 xx xxx xxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Hungary from the UK
How to make a call to Hungary from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 06 at the start of a Hungarian number: an 8-digit number or a 9-digit number follows 36.
- 00The UK exit code
- 36Country code of Hungary
- 1Budapest
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +36 xx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +36 55 123 456
- Mobile
- +36 55 123 456
- Landline
- 00 36 55 123 456
Main area codes in Hungary
The area code comes right after 36, then the local number
- Budapest00 361then 7 digits
- Debrecen00 3652then 6 digits
- Szeged00 3662then 6 digits
- Miskolc00 3646then 6 digits
- Nyíregyháza00 3642then 6 digits
- Székesfehérvár00 3622then 6 digits
- Szolnok00 3656then 6 digits
- Tatabánya00 3634then 6 digits
Before you call Hungary
Pick the code for your city
Budapest takes 7 more digits after its code. The other cities take 6.
- Budapest00 36 1
- Debrecen00 36 52
- Szeged00 36 62
Remove the 06 from saved numbers
A Hungarian number saved with 06 fails from abroad. Take the 06 off.
- Fails
- 00 36 06 1 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 36 1 xxx xxxx
Use the plus on a UK mobile
For calling Hungary cell phones, the plus makes the phone add the exit code. Type it in the dialer above.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 36
- Dial the number
Calling Hungary from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Hungary for $0.17/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes Hungary in its Big Bundle, while EE and Vodafone need an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.17 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.013 landline · $0.066 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
Want to call Hungary?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Hungary
The time now in Hungary, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays at 1 hour in summer and in winter, across daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Hungary 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 Hungary also fails when
- The 06 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Hungary from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +36, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Hungary included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Hungary 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 Hungary 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 Budapest from the UK?
For Budapest, dial 00 36 1, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Hungary?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 36. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +36 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 36 and the number
Can I call Hungary on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 36 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Hungary
Why isn't my call going through to Hungary?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Hungary 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 Hungary 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 Hungary without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Hungary landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 36, then the number
When is the best time to call Hungary?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Hungary. All year: 1 hour ahead of London
How do I call Hungary from the UK with an international call?
Dial 00 36, then the number. From a mobile, +36 works too
Does O2 include calls to Hungary?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Hungary with £30 Rolling plan