How to call Slovakia

From mobile: +421 x xxx xxx xx
From landline: exit code + 421 x xxx xxx xx

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How to call Slovakia from another country

The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest

Calling from	Exit code	What you dial
🇺🇸 United States	011	011 421x xxx xxx xx	Full guide
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	00	00 421x xxx xxx xx
🇦🇺 Australia	0011	0011 421x xxx xxx xx
🇳🇬 Nigeria	009	009 421x xxx xxx xx
🇯🇵 Japan	010	010 421x xxx xxx xx
Most other countries	00	00 421x xxx xxx xx

How to dial Slovakia from abroad

How to make a call to Slovakia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Slovak numbers come in 6, 7, or 9 digits, so a 9 digit number after +421 is normal.

00Exit code
421Country code of Slovakia
2Bratislava
xxxx xxxxLocal 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

+421

Before you call Slovakia

Area codes of the big cities

Dial the area code right after +421, with no 0 in front.

Bratislava+421 2
Košice+421 55
Nitra+421 37
Žilina+421 41

Drop the 0 on mobiles

A Slovak mobile starts with 09 at home. After +421 it starts with 9.

Fails: +421 09xx xxx xxx
Works: +421 9xx xxx xxx

How Slovakia phone numbers work

Landlines: Starts with 02, 03, 04, or 05. The digits after the 0 name the area
Mobiles: Starts with 09. Slovak Telekom and Orange Slovensko each hold their own block of digits after the 9
Toll-free numbers: Starts with 0800. Free to call from inside Slovakia

Area codes for every city in Slovakia

Want to call Slovakia?

Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan

When to call Slovakia

The time now in Slovakia, and the best hours to call. Most of Slovakia keeps the time of Bratislava, so one time difference covers it, and daylight saving time moves it.

Daylight saving time: Clocks change twice a year

Holidays in Slovakia

Offices close on these days by law

Nov1
All Saints' DaySunday
Dec24
Christmas EveThursday
Dec25
Christmas DayFriday
Dec26
Second Day of ChristmasSaturday
Jan1
Day of the Establishment of the Slovak RepublicFriday
Jan6
Epiphany (Three Kings' Day and Orthodox Christmas)Wednesday

Why a call to Slovakia fails

The 0 is still in the number

The 0 at the start of a Slovak area code is for calls inside Slovakia. From abroad, leave it out: +421 takes its place.

The exit code is wrong for your country

00 works from Slovakia, the rest of Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.

The number does not take calls from abroad

Freephone numbers that start with 0800 often cannot be reached from outside Slovakia.

Questions

How do I call Slovakia from another country?

Dial your exit code, then 421 and the number

How to call to Slovakia from abroad?

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 Slovakia number, and how do you call Slovakia number?

Dial your exit code, then 421 and the number

Which exit code do I dial before 421?

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 Slovakia mobile number?

From a mobile in any country, dial +421, then the number

Why does my call to Slovakia 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 Slovakia now?

Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Slovakia. Most of Slovakia keeps the time of Bratislava

How much does it cost to call Slovakia?

It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Slovakia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call

Is there a free call to Slovakia or a free call to a Slovakia 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 +421 on a phone?

Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 421 and the number. It works the same in every country

What's the best app to call Slovakia?

Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Slovakia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser

What's the best way to make an international call to Slovakia?