How to call Romania from Ireland
- From mobile
- +40 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 40 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Romania from Ireland
How to make a call to Romania from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Each Romanian city has 2 area codes, such as 232 and 332 for Iaşi, and both reach the same city.
- 00Ireland exit code
- 40Country code of Romania
- 232Iaşi
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +40 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +40 21 123 4567
- Mobile
- +40 21 123 4567
- Landline
- 00 40 21 123 4567
Main area codes in Romania
The area code comes right after 40, then the local number
- Iaşi00 4023200 40332then the local number
- Constanţa00 4024100 40341then the local number
- Cluj-Napoca00 4026400 40364then the local number
- Braşov00 4026800 40368then the local number
- Galaţi00 4023600 40336then the local number
- Arad00 4025700 40357then the local number
- Brăila00 4023900 40339then the local number
- Bacău00 4023400 40334then the local number
Before you call Romania
Type + instead of 00 on a mobile
The phone adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 40
- Dial the area code and the number
Drop the 0 before the area code
Romanians write a 0 before the area code. It stays inside Romania, so remove it after 40.
- Fails
- 00 40 0 232 xxx xxx
- Works
- 00 40 232 xxx xxx
Save Romanian contacts with +40
Calling Romania cell phones from Ireland takes +40 and a 9-digit number. A contact saved this way also works when you travel.
Calling Romania from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls Romania for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone include Romania only on the plans in the table; on any other plan you pay a rate per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 + $0.10 per call |
 | $0.26 |
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. The time difference holds at 2 hours through daylight saving time, so Romania keeps the same call hours all year.
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours ahead of Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Romania fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From any country, a call to Romania also fails when
- The 0 stays inside Romania
- 00 is not the same everywhere
- 0800 numbers may not answer
Questions
How to call Romania from Ireland on a cell phone?
Dial +40, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
How do I call Romania from Ireland on a mobile?
Dial 00 40, then the number. From a mobile, +40 works too
Are calls to Romania included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to Romania in their plans. Vodafone charges 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 Romania from Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Iaşi from Ireland?
For Iaşi, dial 00 40 232, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Romania?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 40. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +40 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 40 and the number
Can I call Romania on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 40 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Romania
Why isn't my call going through to Romania?
The usual causes: the 0 stays inside Romania, 00 is not the same everywhere, and 0800 numbers may not answer. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Romania from Ireland 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 Romania from Ireland on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Romania without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Romania landline from Ireland?
From a landline in Ireland, dial 00 40, then the number
When is the best time to call Romania?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Romania. All year: 2 hours ahead of Dublin
How to make an international call to Romania?
Dial 00 40, then the number. From a mobile, +40 works too