How to call the UK from Denmark
- 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 Denmark
How to make a call to the UK from Denmark: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The 0 that starts a UK number is dropped after 44, so a number written 0121 is dialed as 121.
- Fails
- 00 44 0 121
- Works
- 00 44 121
- 00Denmark 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 Denmark
Dial the city code right after 44 and drop the leading 0.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- London00 44 20
- Manchester00 44 161
How to call a UK toll free number
A toll free number from Denmark starts with 00 44 like any other. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
- Dial 00
- Dial 44
- Dial the toll free number
Count the digits after 44
A 10-digit number is the longest UK number after 44. Others have 9 or 7 digits.
Calling the UK from Denmark without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Denmark charge up to $0.79/min. No carrier in Denmark that we checked includes the UK in a plan, so each call needs an add-on or a per-minute charge.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.27 + $0.053 per call |
 | $0.79 |
 | $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. Denmark and the UK both change clocks for daylight saving time, so the time difference stays 1 hour.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Copenhagen
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Norlys national plans pay for Zone 1 calls
A Norlys national plan does not include calls to Zone 1 countries. Each call costs 1.76 kr. per minute.
Norlys, Priser på opkald til udlandet3 Saldokontrol blocks calls at the spending limit
Saldokontrol blocks calls, messages, and data when spending outside the subscription reaches the selected limit. This includes calls to other countries. Raise the limit in Mit 3 Selvbetjening to reopen the phone.
3, Om SaldokontrolFrom 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 Denmark cell phone or mobile, and calling the UK cell phones?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Denmark
Are calls to the UK included in Denmark phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Denmark that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Denmark?
With no plan, carriers in Denmark charge up to $0.79 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 to call the UK landline from Denmark?
From a landline in Denmark, dial 00 44, then the number
How do I call the UK from Denmark for 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 Denmark for free, and is a free call to the UK 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 the UK from Denmark 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
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. All year: 1 hour behind Copenhagen