How to call Norway from the UK
- From mobile
- +47 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 47 xx xx xx xx
From $0.08/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Norway from the UK
How to make a call to Norway from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Each Norwegian number is an 8-digit number, so dial 8 digits after 00 47.
- 00The UK exit code
- 47Country code of Norway
- xx xx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile: +47 xx xx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +47 21 23 45 67
- Mobile
- +47 21 23 45 67
- Landline
- 00 47 21 23 45 67
Before you call Norway
Calling Norway cell phones from a mobile
Calling Norway cell phones works with +47 in place of 00 47.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 47
- Dial the 8 digits
Dial a Norway toll free number
To call a Norway toll free number from the UK, dial 00 47 and then the number. Check that the number takes calls from abroad.
Switch on Norway with your carrier
Each carrier turns on calls to Norway in its own way.
- EECalling abroad Add-On
- O2Big Bundle
- VodafoneText INTERNATIONAL to 2345
Calling Norway from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Norway for $0.08/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes Norway on Big Bundle, while EE and Vodafone need an add-on or an opt-in.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.08 |
 | $0.33$0.11 with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
Want to call Norway?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Norway
The time now in Norway, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays 1 hour all year, so daylight saving time does not change it.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Norway 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 Norway also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Norway from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +47, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Norway included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Norway 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 Norway 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
Do I need to dial 00 to call Norway?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 47. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call Norway on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 47 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Norway
Free call to Norway: how to call Norway 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 Norway 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 Norway without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Norway landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 47, then the number
Why isn't my call going through to Norway?
The usual causes: 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
When is the best time to call Norway?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Norway. All year: 1 hour ahead of London
How do I call Norway from the UK, and what is the best way to make an international call?
Dial 00 47, then the number. From a mobile, +47 works too