How to call the UK from Belgium
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Belgium
How to make a call to the UK from Belgium: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Belgium exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
How to call Birmingham from Belgium
Dial the area code right after 44. Type it in the dialer above.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
- Cardiff00 44 29
Drop the 0 of the area code
UK numbers start with 0 at home. For a 10-digit number, leave the 0 out after 44.
- Fails
- 00 44 0121
- Works
- 00 44 121
Save UK contacts with +44
For calling the UK cell phones you save, +44 works from any mobile in Belgium. A landline needs 00 44 instead.
Calling the UK from Belgium without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Belgium charge up to $0.26/min. BASE, Orange Belgium, and Proximus each need an add-on to call the UK at a lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.25 |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 |
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. The time difference stays 1 hour through daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Brussels
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
International rates apply, not plan rates
A call or text from Belgium to a foreign number costs the international rate. Check the rate for the country before you call.
Proximus, Proximus roaming & international callsFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from a Belgium cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Belgium
Are calls to the UK included in Belgium phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Belgium that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Belgium?
With no plan, carriers in Belgium charge up to $0.26 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I call the UK from Belgium, and is it an international call to the UK?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the UK from Belgium 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 to call the UK from Belgium on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Belgium?
From a landline in Belgium, dial 00 44, then the number
How to call the UK toll free number from Belgium?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. All year: 1 hour behind Brussels