How to call Russia from the US
- From mobile
- +7 xxx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- 011 7 xxx xxx xx xx
From $0.26/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Russia from the US
How to make a call to Russia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the Russian 8 that starts a number inside Russia: dial 011 7, then the area code.
- Fails
- 011 7 8 495 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 011 7 495 xxx xx xx
- 011The US exit code
- 7Country code of Russia
- xxx xxx xx xxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 7 495 771 81 00
Main area codes in Russia
The area code comes right after 7, then the local number
- Moscow011 7495then 7 digits
- Saint Petersburg011 7812then 7 digits
- Novosibirsk011 7383then 7 digits
- Yekaterinburg011 7343then 7 digits
- Nizhny Novgorod011 7831then 7 digits
- Kazan011 7843then 7 digits
- Chelyabinsk011 7351then 7 digits
- Omsk011 7381then 7 digits
Before you call Russia
Dial Samara and other cities
For calling Russia from the USA, each city code takes 7 more digits, and the code comes right after 7.
- Samara011 7 846
- Kazan011 7 843
- Chelyabinsk011 7 351
Save Russian contacts with +7
Calling Russia cell phones works from a US mobile without 011 when you save the 10-digit number after +7.
- +7Russia
- xxx xxx xx xx10 digits
Call a Russian toll free number
How to call to Russia from the USA toll free? A call to Russia from the USA starts with 011 7, then the number.
- Dial 011
- Dial 7
- Dial the number
Calling Russia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Russia for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each sell an international add-on for Russia, and none includes Russia in a plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.38 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.20 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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. The time difference to New York moves when the US changes its clocks, because Russia keeps one time all year.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 11
Why a call to Russia 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 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 USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +7, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Russia included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Russia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Russia from the USA?
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 Russia from the USA free: is a free call to Russia from internet possible?
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 Moscow from the USA?
For Moscow, dial 011 7 495, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Russia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 7. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
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 USA 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 USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 7, then the number
How to call to Russia, and how to make an international call to Russia?
Dial 011 7, then the number. From a mobile, +7 works too
When is the best time to call Russia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Russia. March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York