How to call Hungary from the US
- From mobile
- +36 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 36 xx xxx xxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Hungary from the US
How to make a call to Hungary from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Hungarian numbers have 8 or 9 digits after 36, and the 06 prefix is never dialed from abroad.
- 011The US 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
- 011 36 55 123 456
Main area codes in Hungary
The area code comes right after 36, then the local number
- Budapest011 361then 7 digits
- Debrecen011 3652then 6 digits
- Szeged011 3662then 6 digits
- Miskolc011 3646then 6 digits
- Nyíregyháza011 3642then 6 digits
- Székesfehérvár011 3622then 6 digits
- Szolnok011 3656then 6 digits
- Tatabánya011 3634then 6 digits
Before you call Hungary
Dial a city in Hungary
Each city has its own code after 36. A Budapest number is an 8-digit number: 1 and 7 more digits.
- Budapest011 36 1
- Debrecen011 36 52
- Szeged011 36 62
Drop the 06 from saved numbers
Hungarians write 06 before the area code at home. Remove it when you call from the US.
- Fails
- 011 36 06 1 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 36 1 xxx xxxx
Calling Hungary cell phones
Dial a Hungarian mobile from a US mobile with +36, with no exit code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 36
- Dial the number
Calling Hungary from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Hungary for $0.17/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier in the table includes Hungary in a plan, so each one needs an add-on for this route.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 23× cheaper | $0.17 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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 to New York changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Hungary fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +36, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Hungary included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Hungary in a plan
How much does it cost to call Hungary from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Budapest from the US?
For Budapest, dial 011 36 1, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Hungary?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 US 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 US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 36, then the number
How do I call Hungary from the US with an international call?
Dial 011 36, then the number. From a mobile, +36 works too
When is the best time to call Hungary?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Hungary. Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York