How to call the UK
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the UK from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the UK from abroad
How to make a call to the UK from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A UK number has 10 digits after the dropped 0, and a few have 9 or 7 digits, so count what you type.
- Most countries00 44
- US and Canada011 44
- Australia0011 44
- 00Exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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 the UK
Dial London and other cities
Each UK city has its own code after +44, so Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham each start with different digits. Type the code before the local number.
- London+44 20
- Birmingham+44 121
- Manchester+44 161
- Glasgow+44 141
- Cardiff+44 29
Some cities use longer codes
Bradford has a 4-digit code, Leeds has a 3-digit code, and Cardiff has a 2-digit code. Type the whole code, then the local number that follows it, and never shorten the code.
- Bradford+44 1274
- Leeds+44 113
- Edinburgh+44 131
Call a UK mobile from your browser
Type +44 and the number in the dialer above. It works to call my phone UK number or any other UK mobile, with no app on either side.
- Type +44
- Type the number without its 0
- Press call
How the UK phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 01 or 02. The digits after the 0 name the area
- Mobiles
- Starts with 07, except 070 and 076
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800 or 0808. Free from UK landlines and mobiles
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. Check the time difference before you call, because daylight saving time moves the UK clocks twice a year, so the gap to your clock moves.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in the UK
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Dec28Boxing Day (observed)Monday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
- May3May DayMonday
Why a call to the UK fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a UK number is for calls inside the UK. From abroad, leave it out: +44 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from the UK, 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 or 0808, and service numbers that start with 084, 087, or 09, often cannot be reached from outside the UK.
Questions
How do I call the UK from another country, and how to call to the UK?
Dial your exit code, then 44 and the number
Which exit code do I dial to call the UK?
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 the UK mobile number, and how to call the UK number from a landline?
From a mobile in any country, dial +44, then the number
Why does my call to the UK 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 the UK now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. Most of the UK keeps the time of London
How much does it cost to call the UK?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the UK. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How can I free call the UK and call a UK number 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 do I type + to call the UK on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 44 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I WhatsApp call the UK?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the UK needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call London, and how to dial London?
Dial your exit code, then 44 and the number
- +44UK
- 20London
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
What number to call the UK, and which phone numbers to call the UK?
The country code of the UK is +44
How do I place an international call to the UK?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it