How to call Romania from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Romania from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Each Romanian number is a 9-digit number after 40, so a 3 digit area code leaves 6 digits for the local number.
- 00The UK 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
Drop the 0 of the area code
Romanians write Iaşi as 0232, but the 0 stays inside Romania.
- Fails
- 00 40 0232 xxx xxx
- Works
- 00 40 232 xxx xxx
Dial from a UK mobile with plus
The plus replaces 00, so calling Romania cell phones from a UK mobile takes 3 steps.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 40
- Dial the area code and number
The time difference stays at 2 hours
Daylight saving time moves the clocks in the UK and in Romania, so the gap holds all year.
Calling Romania from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Romania for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes Romania in one bundle, while EE and Vodafone need an add-on, so the table starts with the route that needs none.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.013 landline · $0.066 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Romania 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 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 the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +40, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Romania included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Romania 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 Romania 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
How to call Iaşi from the UK?
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 the UK for free, or make a free call to Romania?
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 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 Romania without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Romania landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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 London
How do I call Romania from the UK, or make an international call to Romania?
Dial 00 40, then the number. From a mobile, +40 works too
Does EE include calls to Romania?
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
Does O2 include calls to Romania?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Romania with £30 Rolling plan
Does Vodafone include calls to Romania?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. Vodafone includes 500 minutes to Romania with International Saver 500