How to call Norway
- From mobile
- +47 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 47 xx xx xx xx
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How to call Norway from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Norway from abroad
How to make a call to Norway from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Norwegian number has 8 digits, so you dial +47 and then all 8.
- 00Exit code
- 47Country code of Norway
- xx xx xx xxLocal 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 Norway
Tell mobiles from landlines
The first digit after the country code shows the kind of number.
- Mobile+47 4 or +47 9
- Landline+47 2, 3, 5, 6, or 7
Type +47 on a phone
This is how to call to Norway from a mobile: the plus works the same in any country.
- Hold the 0 key until + shows
- Type 47
- Type the 8 digits
How Norway phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2, 3, 5, 6, or 7.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 4 or 9.
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8. Nkom groups it with shared-cost and premium-rate numbers in the 800 00 000 to 899 99 999 block.
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When to call Norway
The time now in Norway, and the best hours to call. Most of Norway keeps the time of Oslo, so check the time difference and daylight saving time on the clock above.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Norway
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Second Day of ChristmasSaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar25Maundy ThursdayThursday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
- Mar28Easter SundaySunday
Why a call to Norway fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Norway, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Non-geographic numbers that start with 8, such as toll-free and shared-cost lines, often cannot be reached from outside Norway.
Questions
How do I call Norway from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 47 and the number
Which exit code do I dial to call Norway?
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 a Norway mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +47, then the number
Why does my call to Norway not go through?
The usual causes: 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 Norway now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Norway. Most of Norway keeps the time of Oslo
How much does it cost to call Norway?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Norway. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Norway or to a Norway 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 do I type + to call Norway on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 47 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can a WhatsApp call to Norway reach a landline?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Norway needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Norway for an international call to Norway?
Dial your exit code, then 47 and the number
How to call Norway number from abroad?
Dial your exit code, then 47 and the number
How to make an online call or internet call to Norway number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Norway needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Norway?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Norway needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser