How to call the UK from Indonesia

From mobile
+44 xx xxxx xxxx
From landline
carrier code + 44 xx xxxx xxxx

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How to dial the UK from Indonesia

How to make a call to the UK from Indonesia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number

  1. +From a mobile
  2. 44Country code of the UK
  3. xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
  • IM3 Ooredoo01016 44

Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere

+44

Example: +44 20 7946 0018

Mobile
+44 20 7946 0018

Main area codes in the UK

The area code comes right after 44, then the local number

  • London+4420then the local number
  • Birmingham+44121then the local number
  • Glasgow+44141then the local number
  • Manchester+44161then the local number
  • Sheffield+44114then the local number
  • Leeds+44113then the local number
  • Edinburgh+44131then the local number
  • Liverpool+44151then the local number

Before you call the UK

Call Birmingham with area code 121

Dial the area code right after 44. Here are the codes of three big cities.

  • London01016 44 20
  • Birmingham01016 44 121
  • Manchester01016 44 161

Drop the 0 of the area code

UK numbers are written with a 0 before the area code. Leave it out after 44, and the rest is a 10-digit number or a shorter one.

Fails
01016 44 0121
Works
01016 44 121

A UK toll free number can fail

A call to a UK toll free number from Indonesia fails when the number does not take calls from abroad.

Calling the UK from Indonesia without an international plan

Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Indonesia charge up to $0.28/min

CarrierPer minute
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper
$0.05 landline$0.07 mobile
IM3 OoredooNo plan for the UKim3.id · 2026
$0.28

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+44

Type it with or without the country code

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When to call the UK

The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The UK moves its clocks for daylight saving time, so the time difference to Jakarta changes twice a year.

Time difference
March to October: 6 hours behind Jakarta
October to March: 7 hours behind Jakarta
Daylight saving time
Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in the UK

Why a call to the UK fails

Telkomsel has a second access code

A Telkomsel call abroad can start with the access code 01019 in place of 001. Dial 01019, the country code, then the number.

Telkomsel, Other SLI Tariff

Telkomsel bills non-package 001/008 calls in 60-second units

Telkomsel counts a non-package call that starts with 001 or 008 in units of 60 seconds. Each unit has its own charge.

Telkomsel, Other SLI Tariff

An imported phone needs IMEI registration

A phone brought into Indonesia must have its IMEI registered before it can use Indonesian cellular networks. A phone on a foreign SIM with roaming is exempt. A tourist can register through an operator for up to 90 days.

Bea Cukai, FAQ registrasi IMEI

From 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
How to fix each one

Questions

How to call the UK from Indonesia on a cell phone or mobile?

Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Indonesia

Are calls to the UK included in Indonesia phone plans?

Not on most plans. No carrier in Indonesia that we checked includes the UK in a plan

How much does it cost to call the UK from Indonesia?

With no plan, carriers in Indonesia charge up to $0.28 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser

How to call London from Indonesia?

For London, dial +44 20, then the local number

How do I call the UK from Indonesia, including calling the UK cell phones?

Dial +44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too

How to make an international call to the UK?

The country code of the UK is +44

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

How to call the UK landline from Indonesia?

From a landline in Indonesia, dial your carrier's code, then 44 and the number: 01016 with IM3 Ooredoo

How to call the UK from Indonesia for free? Is there a free call to the UK?

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 Indonesia 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

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

When is the best time to call the UK?

Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 6 hours behind Jakarta. October to March: 7 hours behind Jakarta

Does IM3 Ooredoo include calls to the UK?

IM3 Ooredoo charges $0.28 a minute to a landline in the UK and $0.28 to a mobile

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