How to call Ireland
- From mobile
- +353 xx xxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 353 xx xxxxx
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How to call Ireland from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Ireland from abroad
How to make a call to Ireland from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Irish numbers have 7 digits at the least and 10 at the most, and the 0 that starts an area code or an 08 mobile drops after +353.
- 00Exit code
- 353Country code of Ireland
- 51Waterford
- xxxxxxLocal number
- 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 Ireland
Area codes after +353
Drop the 0 of the area code and dial the rest.
- Dublin+353 1
- Cork+353 21
- Limerick+353 61
- Waterford+353 51
Mobiles start with 8
An Irish mobile starts with 08 at home. From abroad the 0 goes.
- Fails
- +353 08x xxxxxxx
- Works
- +353 8x xxxxxxx
How Ireland phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 0 and an area code, such as 051 for Waterford or 061 for Limerick.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 08.
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 1800, ComReg's Freephone range.
Want to call Ireland?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Ireland
The time now in Ireland, and the best hours to call. The time difference and daylight saving time follow Dublin for most of Ireland, so one clock covers the country.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Ireland
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct26October Bank HolidayMonday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Saint Stephen's DaySaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Feb1Saint Brigid's DayMonday
- Mar17Saint Patrick's DayWednesday
Why a call to Ireland fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of an Irish number is for calls inside Ireland. From abroad, leave it out: +353 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Ireland and most of Europe. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Ireland from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 353 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 353?
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 an Ireland mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +353, then the number
Why does my call to Ireland not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Ireland now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ireland. Most of Ireland keeps the time of Dublin
How much does it cost to call Ireland?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Ireland. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Free call to Ireland: what works?
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 +353 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 353 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can a WhatsApp call reach Ireland?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Ireland needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Ireland?
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 make a free call to an Ireland mobile number?
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 make an online call to Ireland?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Ireland. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
What is the best way to call Ireland?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Ireland needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an internet call to Ireland?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Ireland needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call an Ireland number online?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Ireland. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to call to Ireland, and how do you call Ireland?
Dial your exit code, then 353 and the number
How to call Ireland number: what do I dial for a call Ireland number?
Dial your exit code, then 353 and the number