How to call Russia
- From mobile
- +7 xxx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 7 xxx xxx xx xx
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How to call Russia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Russia from abroad
How to make a call to Russia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Russian number has 10 digits after +7, so a number that starts with 8 is the form used inside Russia.
- Fails
- +7 8 495 xxx xx xx
- Works
- +7 495 xxx xx xx
- 00Exit code
- 7Country code of Russia
- xxx xxx xx xxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
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Before you call Russia
Area codes of the big cities
Each city has a three digit code after 7, then 7 more digits.
- Moscow+7 495
- Saint Petersburg+7 812
- Novosibirsk+7 383
- Yekaterinburg+7 343
Mobiles start with 9
A Russian mobile has no city code: dial +7 9 and 9 more digits.
- +7Russia
- 9xxmobile code
- xxx xx xxlocal number
How Russia phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 3, 4, or 8, then a three digit area code, such as 495 for Moscow or 343 for Yekaterinburg.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 9. The range runs from 900 to 969, except code 954, and from 972 to 999.
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800, the code the plan calls Freephone.
Want to call Russia?
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When to call Russia
The time now in Russia, and the best hours to call. Most of Russia keeps the time of Moscow, so one time difference fits most cities.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 11
Holidays in Russia
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov4Unity DayWednesday
- Jan1New Year HolidaysFriday
- Jan2New Year HolidaysSaturday
- Jan3New Year HolidaysSunday
- Jan4New Year HolidaysMonday
- Jan5New Year HolidaysTuesday
Why a call to Russia fails
The 8 is still in the number
Inside Russia, dial 8 before the area code, such as 8 495 for Moscow. From abroad, leave it out: +7 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Europe and most of the world. From the US and Canada, dial 011 first instead.
Questions
How do you call Russia, and how do I call Russia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 7 and the number
Which exit code do I dial to call Russia?
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 Russia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +7, then the number
Why does my call to Russia not go through?
The usual causes: the 8 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Russia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Russia. Most of Russia keeps the time of Moscow. Russia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Russia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Russia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Russia, or call Russia free online?
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 + to call Russia on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 7 and the number. It works the same in every country
Does a WhatsApp call to Russia reach a landline?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Russia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call Russia number for an international call to Russia?
Dial your exit code, then 7 and the number
How to call to Russia with an online call to Russia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Russia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
Can I make an internet call to Russia and call a Russia number online?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Russia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
What's the best way to call Russia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Russia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call