How to call the UK from Cyprus
- 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 Cyprus
How to make a call to the UK from Cyprus: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code, so a 10-digit number after 44 never begins with 0 and London is 00 44 20.
- Fails
- 00 44 020 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 44 20 xxxx xxxx
- 00Cyprus 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
Dial a UK city in full
The city code comes right after 44, then the local number.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
- Glasgow00 44 141
Save UK contacts with +44
For calling the UK cell phones, save each contact with +44. It works from any mobile in Cyprus, with no exit code.
- +44UK
- 20London
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Toll free numbers can refuse abroad calls
A UK toll free number can refuse a call from Cyprus. Ask for a number with an area code and dial that.
Calling the UK from Cyprus without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Cyprus charge up to $0.33/min. Cyta has no plan that includes the UK, and epic and PrimeTel need their International Call Saver for the lower rate.
- epic9292 00 44
- PrimeTel8282 00 44
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.25 |
 | $0.13 landline · $0.25 mobile$0.07 landline · $0.24 mobile with access code 9292 with plan |
 | $0.14 landline · $0.33 mobile$0.068 landline · $0.18 mobile + $0.011 per call with access code 8282 with plan |
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 2 hours all year, also when daylight saving time starts.
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours behind Nicosia
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Epic Call Saver needs 9292 prefix
On Epic Pay As You Go, dial 9292 before 00 and the country code to get the cheaper Call Saver rate. Without 9292, the normal rate applies.
Epic Cyprus, International Call SaverPrimeTel Call Saver adds 1 cent per call
On PrimeTel International Call Saver, each connected call abroad costs an extra €0.01 on top of the per-minute rate.
PrimeTel, International Call SaverFrom 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 Cyprus on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Cyprus
Are calls to the UK included in Cyprus phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Cyprus that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Cyprus?
With no plan, carriers in Cyprus charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Birmingham from Cyprus?
For London, dial 00 44 20, then the local number
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 to make a free call to the UK from Cyprus?
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 Cyprus 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 Cyprus?
From a landline in Cyprus, dial 00 44, then the number
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 do I call the UK from Cyprus on an international call to the UK?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. All year: 2 hours behind Nicosia