How to call Serbia
- From mobile
- +381 xx xxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 381 xx xxxxxx
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How to call Serbia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Serbia from abroad
How to make a call to Serbia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Serbian numbers run from 6 to 12 digits, so a number with 8 digits can be right.
- 00Exit code
- 381Country code of Serbia
- 11Belgrade
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Serbia
Area codes for large cities
Dial the city code right after 381, without the 0.
- Novi Sad+381 21
- Niš+381 18
- Subotica+381 24
Mobiles start with 6
New numbers take their prefix from the operator. A ported number keeps its old prefix.
- A1+381 60
- Yettel+381 62
- mts+381 64
Drop the 0 after 381
A saved Serbian number often starts with 0. Remove it before you call from abroad.
- Fails
- +381 0 11 xxx xxx
- Works
- +381 11 xxx xxx
How Serbia phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 01, 02, or 03. The two digits after the 0 point to a city or region, such as 011 for Belgrade or 021 for Novi Sad
- Mobiles
- Starts with 6. New A1 numbers use 60, 61, and 68. New Yettel numbers use 62, 63, and 69. New mts numbers use 64, 65, and 66. A number can keep its old prefix after porting to a different operator
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8
Want to call Serbia?
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When to call Serbia
The time now in Serbia, and the best hours to call. Check the time difference first, because daylight saving time can change it for you.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Serbia
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov11Armistice DayWednesday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan2New Year's DaySaturday
- Jan7Orthodox Christmas DayThursday
- Feb15Statehood DayMonday
- Feb16Statehood DayTuesday
Why a call to Serbia fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Serbian number is for calls inside Serbia. From abroad, leave it out: +381 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Serbia, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Service and toll-free numbers that start with 08 often cannot be reached from outside Serbia.
Questions
How do I call Serbia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 381 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 381?
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 a Serbia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +381, then the number
Why does my call to Serbia not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Serbia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Serbia. Most of Serbia keeps the time of Belgrade
How much does it cost to call Serbia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Serbia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to a Serbia mobile number?
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 +381 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 381 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Serbia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Serbia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call Serbia number in an international call to Serbia?
Dial your exit code, then 381 and the number
How do you call Serbia, and how to call to Serbia?
Dial your exit code, then 381 and the number
How to make an online call to Serbia, or an internet call to a Serbia number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Serbia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Serbia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Serbia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call