How to call the UK from Qatar
- 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 Qatar
How to make a call to the UK from Qatar: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Qatar 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 Birmingham and other cities
Birmingham is 00 44 121, then the local number. The area code follows 44 at once.
- London00 44 20
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
Drop the 0 after 44
A UK number starts with 0 at home. For a 10-digit number, leave that 0 out after 44.
- Fails
- 00 44 0121 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 44 121 xxxxxxx
Call a UK toll free number
For calling the UK cell phones or toll free numbers, dial like any UK number, without its 0. Some numbers do not take calls from abroad.
- Dial 00 44
- Leave out the 0
- Dial the rest of the number
Calling the UK from Qatar without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Qatar charge up to $0.55/min. Ooredoo includes calls to the UK only with Shahry+ Go, and Vodafone includes them in no plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.55 + tax |
 | $0.41 + tax |
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 UK uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Qatar moves by 1 hour in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours behind Qatar
- October to March: 3 hours behind Qatar
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Vodafone prepaid international rate
Vodafone Qatar prepaid international calls cost QR0.99 per minute to over 145 countries.
Vodafone Qatar, Prepaid Standard terms and Conditions (Tariff C02)Ooredoo blocked calling apps in 2023
The 2023 US State Department report says Ooredoo blocked voice over internet protocol platforms, including Skype and FaceTime. Use a regular phone call on Ooredoo.
US State Department, 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: QatarFrom 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 Qatar on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Qatar
How do I call the UK from Qatar?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
How to make an international call to the UK with +44?
The country code of the UK is +44
Are calls to the UK included in Qatar phone plans?
On some plans. Ooredoo includes calls to the UK in its plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does Ooredoo include calls to the UK?
Yes, up to 1000 minutes. Ooredoo includes 1000 minutes to the UK with Qatarna+ Al Nokhba
How much does it cost to call the UK from Qatar?
With no plan, carriers in Qatar charge up to $0.55 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call the UK from Qatar 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 Qatar 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
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 Qatar?
From a landline in Qatar, 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
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 2 hours behind Qatar. October to March: 3 hours behind Qatar