How to call Romania
- From mobile
- +40 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 40 xx xxx xxxx
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How to call Romania from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Romania from abroad
How to make a call to Romania from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Romanian number has 9 digits after +40, and none of them is the leading 0.
- 00Exit code
- 40Country code of Romania
- xx xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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 Romania
Area codes of Romanian cities
Drop the 0 of the area code after +40. Iaşi and Constanţa each have a second code: 332 and 341.
- Iaşi+40 232
- Constanţa+40 241
- Cluj-Napoca+40 264
- Braşov+40 268
Leave out the 0 after +40
A number saved as 0232 fails from abroad. The 0 stays inside Romania.
- Fails
- +40 0232 xxx xxx
- Works
- +40 232 xxx xxx
Mobiles that start with 07
Drop the 0 and dial 7 right after 40. A mobile has 9 digits.
- +exit
- 40Romania
- 7xx xxx xxxmobile number
How Romania phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 02 or 03
- Mobiles
- Starts with 06 or 07. ANCOM allocates the whole 60 to 69 range to mobile networks, not only 07
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800. ANCOM's numbering plan lists these as freephone numbers
Want to call Romania?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Romania
The time now in Romania, and the best hours to call. Most of Romania keeps the time of Bucharest, so one time difference and one daylight saving time rule fit almost every city.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Romania
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov30Saint Andrew's DayMonday
- Dec1National DayTuesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Christmas DaySaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan2New Year's DaySaturday
Why a call to Romania fails
The 0 stays inside Romania
The 0 at the start of a Romanian number is a trunk prefix for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +40 takes its place.
00 is not the same everywhere
00 is Romania's own exit code. From the US or Canada, dial 011 first.
0800 numbers may not answer
Freephone numbers starting with 0800 are for calls inside Romania.
Questions
How to call to Romania, and how do you call Romania?
Dial your exit code, then 40 and the number
How do I call Romania from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 40 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 40?
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 Romania mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +40, then the number
Why does my call to Romania not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 stays inside Romania, 00 is not the same everywhere, and 0800 numbers may not answer. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Romania now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Romania. Most of Romania keeps the time of Bucharest
How much does it cost to call Romania?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Romania. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Romania, or a free call to Romania 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 +40 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 40 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Romania?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Romania needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Romania?
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 an online call to Romania or an internet call to Romania?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Romania needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call Romania number online?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Romania. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
What's the best way to call Romania?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Romania. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call