How to call Romania from the US
- From mobile
- +40 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 40 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Romania from the US
How to make a call to Romania from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 011 40, a Romanian number has 9 digits: the area code, then the local number.
- 011The US exit code
- 40Country code of Romania
- 264Cluj-Napoca
- 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
- 011 40 21 123 4567
Main area codes in Romania
The area code comes right after 40, then the local number
- Iaşi011 40232011 40332then the local number
- Constanţa011 40241011 40341then the local number
- Cluj-Napoca011 40264011 40364then the local number
- Braşov011 40268011 40368then the local number
- Galaţi011 40236011 40336then the local number
- Arad011 40257011 40357then the local number
- Brăila011 40239011 40339then the local number
- Bacău011 40234011 40334then the local number
Before you call Romania
Dial a Romanian city
The city code follows 40, then the local number.
- Iaşi011 40 232
- Constanţa011 40 241
- Braşov011 40 268
- Galaţi011 40 236
Leave out the leading 0
A number written in Romania starts with 0. Callers from the US who keep it reach nothing.
- Fails
- 011 40 0 232 xxx xxx
- Works
- 011 40 232 xxx xxx
Calling Romania cell phones
How do I call Romania from the US on a mobile? Save it as +40 and the 9-digit number, with no 011.
Calling Romania from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Romania for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Romania in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or bills by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 80× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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 moves with daylight saving time, so the gap to New York is 6 hours or 7 hours.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Romania fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +40, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Romania included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Romania in a plan
How much does it cost to call Romania from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Iaşi from the US?
For Iaşi, dial 011 40 232, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Romania?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
Free call to Romania: how to call Romania from the US 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 the US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 40, then the number
How to make an international call to Romania?
Dial 011 40, then the number. From a mobile, +40 works too
When is the best time to call Romania?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Romania. Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York