How to call the UK from Ireland
- 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 Ireland
How to make a call to the UK from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code, so London is 00 44 20 and not 00 44 020.
- Fails
- 00 44 020 xxxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 44 20 xxxxxxxx
- 00Ireland 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 from Ireland
Each city code follows 44 with no 0 in front. Type it in the dialer above.
- London00 44 20
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Glasgow00 44 141
- Manchester00 44 161
Save UK contacts with +44
For calling the UK cell phones, save a 10-digit number without its 0 after +44. Shorter UK numbers work the same way.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 44
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the UK from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone each list a plan with calls to the UK, so check your plan in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 + $0.10 per call |
 | $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 is 0 hours, because Ireland and the UK start and end daylight saving time together.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 Ireland mobile or cell phone?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to the UK included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to the UK in their plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the UK from Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call London or Birmingham from Ireland?
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 call the UK number from Ireland?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
What is the country code for an international call to the UK?
The country code of the UK is +44
How to call the UK from Ireland landline?
From a landline in Ireland, 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 to call the UK from Ireland 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 Ireland 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: the same time as Dublin
Does eir include calls to the UK?
Yes, up to 600 minutes. eir includes 600 minutes to the UK with eir Mobile Complete
Does Three include calls to the UK?
Yes, up to 300 minutes. Three includes 300 minutes to the UK with 3 Bill Pay Unlimited 5G
Does Vodafone include calls to the UK?
Yes, up to 400 minutes. Vodafone includes 400 minutes to the UK with 400 international minutes add-on