How to call Ireland from the UK
- From mobile
- +353 xx xxxxx
- From landline
- 00 353 xx xxxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Ireland from the UK
How to make a call to Ireland from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Irish area codes start with a 0 at home, and you drop it after 353.
- Fails
- 00 353 0 1 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 353 1 xxx xxxx
- 00The UK exit code
- 353Country code of Ireland
- xx xxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +353 xx xxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +353 22 12345
- Mobile
- +353 22 12345
- Landline
- 00 353 22 12345
Main area codes in Ireland
The area code comes right after 353, then the local number
- Dublin00 3531then the local number
- Cork00 35321then the local number
- Limerick00 35361then the local number
- Waterford00 35351then the local number
- Drogheda00 35341then the local number
- Tralee00 35366then the local number
- Kilkenny00 35356then the local number
- Wexford00 35353then the local number
Before you call Ireland
Dial Irish cities without the 0
Each city code follows 353 and loses its 0.
- Dublin00 353 1
- Cork00 353 21
- Limerick00 353 61
- Waterford00 353 51
Use + on a UK mobile
Calling Ireland cell phones needs no 00, because the phone adds the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 353
- Dial the number without its 0
Irish numbers vary in length
A 7-digit number is the shortest, and the longest has 10 digits.
- 00exit
- 353Ireland
- xxx xxxx7-digit number
Calling Ireland from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ireland for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes Ireland in a bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.013 landline · $0.11 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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. There is no time difference, and daylight saving time keeps it that way.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Ireland 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 Ireland also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How do I call Ireland from the UK?
Dial 00 353, then the number. From a mobile, +353 works too
Can I call Ireland from the UK?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Ireland 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 to call Ireland mobile from the UK on a cell phone?
Dial +353, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Ireland included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Ireland 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 Ireland from the UK mobile?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Can you call Ireland 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 Dublin from the UK?
For Dublin, dial 00 353 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Ireland?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 353. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +353 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 353 and the number
How to call Ireland from the UK landline?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 353, then the number
Can I call Ireland on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 353 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Ireland
How to call Ireland 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 Ireland without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Does O2 include calls to Ireland?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Ireland with £30 Rolling plan
Does EE include calls to Ireland?
With the Calling Abroad from the UK add-on. Without it, EE charges $0.33 a minute to a landline and $0.33 to a mobile
Why isn't my call going through to Ireland?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call Ireland?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ireland. All year: the same time as London