How to call Russia from the UK
- From mobile
- +7 xxx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 7 xxx xxx xx xx
From $0.26/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Russia from the UK
How to make a call to Russia from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Russian numbers are often written with a leading 8, and that 8 never goes into the call.
- 00The UK exit code
- 7Country code of Russia
- 495Moscow
- xxx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile: +7 xxx xxx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +7 495 771 81 00
- Mobile
- +7 495 771 81 00
- Landline
- 00 7 495 771 81 00
Main area codes in Russia
The area code comes right after 7, then the local number
- Moscow00 7495then 7 digits
- Saint Petersburg00 7812then 7 digits
- Novosibirsk00 7383then 7 digits
- Yekaterinburg00 7343then 7 digits
- Nizhny Novgorod00 7831then 7 digits
- Kazan00 7843then 7 digits
- Chelyabinsk00 7351then 7 digits
- Omsk00 7381then 7 digits
Before you call Russia
Drop the 8 before the area code
When calling Russia cell phones, a number saved as 8 495 dials as 00 7 495. The 8 stays out.
- Fails
- 00 7 8 495 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 00 7 495 xxx xx xx
Dial the right city code
A Russian 10-digit number is a 3-digit city code, then 7 more digits.
- Saint Petersburg00 7 812
- Kazan00 7 843
- Samara00 7 846
Reach a toll free number
How to call to Russia from the UK on a toll free number: 00 7, then the number.
- Dial 00
- Dial 7
- Dial the number
Calling Russia from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Russia for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone sell Russia as an add-on, and O2 covers it on one plan only.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 23× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.38 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.20 landline · $0.26 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.053 landline · $0.28 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Russia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Russia
The time now in Russia, and the best hours to call. Russia keeps its clocks still, so the time difference changes when the UK moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 11
Why a call to Russia 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 Russia also fails when
- The 8 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Russia from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +7, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Russia included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Russia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Russia from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Moscow from the UK?
For Moscow, dial 00 7 495, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Russia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 7. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
What is the country code for an international call to Russia?
The country code of Russia is +7
Can I call Russia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 7 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Russia
Why isn't my call going through to Russia?
The usual causes: the 8 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Russia from the UK 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 Russia 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 Russia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Russia landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 7, then the number
When is the best time to call Russia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Russia. March to October: 2 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
Does O2 include calls to Russia?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile
Does EE include calls to Russia?
With the Calling Abroad from the UK add-on. Without it, EE charges $6.13 a minute to a landline and $6.13 to a mobile
Does Vodafone include calls to Russia?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. Vodafone includes 500 minutes to Russia with International Saver 500