How to call Thailand from the UK
- From mobile
- +66 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 66 x xxx xxxx
From $0.20/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Thailand from the UK
How to make a call to Thailand from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Bangkok landline is an 8-digit number after 66: the area code 2, then 7 more.
- 00The UK exit code
- 66Country code of Thailand
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +66 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +66 2 123 4567
- Mobile
- +66 2 123 4567
- Landline
- 00 66 2 123 4567
Main area codes in Thailand
The area code comes right after 66, then the local number
- Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan00 661000 661600 661800 661900 662then the local number
- Lampang/Nan/Phayao/Phrae00 6654then 6 digits
- Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai/Lamphun/Mae Hong Son00 665200 6653then 6 digits
- Chanthaburi/Trat00 6639then 6 digits
- Kanchanaburi/Nakhon Pathom/Samut Sakhon/Samut Songkhram00 6634then 6 digits
- Kamphaeng Phet/Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Tak/Uttaradit00 6655then 6 digits
- Lop Buri/Saraburi/Sing Buri00 6636then 6 digits
- Chumphon/Ranong/Surat Thani00 6677then 6 digits
Before you call Thailand
Drop the 0 before the area code
Dial 00 66 2 for Bangkok, never 00 66 02.
- Fails
- 00 66 0 2 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 66 2 xxx xxxx
Area codes for other cities
Each city takes its code after 00 66, then 6 digits.
- Chanthaburi00 66 39
- Kanchanaburi00 66 34
- Lop Buri00 66 36
Save Thai contacts with +66
For calling Thailand cell phones, a contact saved as +66 works from a UK mobile at home and abroad.
- Type +66
- Add the number without its 0
- Save the contact
Calling Thailand from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Thailand for $0.20/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. Each UK carrier needs a plan or an add-on for Thailand, so a browser call skips that setup.
- EECalling abroad Add-On
- O2Big Bundle
- VodafoneInternational opt-in
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 30× cheaper | $0.20 |
 | $6.13$0.079 with plan |
 | $5.42$0.16 landline · $0.11 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Thailand?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Thailand
The time now in Thailand, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and October, when UK clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 7 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Thailand 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 Thailand also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- Your own exit code, not Thailand's
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Thailand from the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +66, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Thailand included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Thailand in a plan
How much does it cost to call Thailand 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 Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan from the UK?
For Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan, dial 00 66 10, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Thailand?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 66. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +66 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 66 and the number
Can I call Thailand on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 66 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Thailand
Why isn't my call going through to Thailand?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, your own exit code, not Thailand's, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Thailand from the UK for free: is a free call to Thailand 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 Thailand 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 Thailand without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Thailand landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 66, then the number
When is the best time to call Thailand?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Thailand. March to October: 6 hours ahead of London. October to March: 7 hours ahead of London
How do I call Thailand from the UK: an international call to Thailand?
Dial 00 66, then the number. From a mobile, +66 works too