How to call the UK from Thailand
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Thailand
How to make a call to the UK from Thailand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 10-digit number loses its leading 0 after 44: a number written 0121 is dialed as 121.
- +From a mobile
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- AIS003 44
- NT009 44
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
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
How to call Birmingham from Thailand
Birmingham is 121 after 44, so dial your carrier code, 44, and 121. Type it in the dialer above.
- AIS003 44 121
- NT009 44 121
Toll free numbers from Thailand
To call a UK toll free number from Thailand, dial the full number after +44. Some of these numbers do not take calls from abroad.
Calling the UK from Thailand without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.42/min. AIS needs its 003 package for its lowest rate, and no plan of NT or True includes the UK.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.21 + tax with access code 003$0.11 with access code 003 with plan |
 | $0.42 + tax with access code 009 |
 | $0.15 landline · $0.21 mobile + 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 changes its clocks for daylight saving time in March and October, so the time difference to Bangkok moves by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours behind Bangkok
- October to March: 7 hours behind Bangkok
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Use 003 for AIS 003 rates
On AIS, dial 003 before the country code to get the 003 international rates. Save the prefix in the phonebook so every call to that number uses it.
AIS, International Call - 003AIS 003 charges at least one minute
AIS 003 charges at least one minute for each international call from Thailand, regardless of destination. A short call costs the same as a one-minute call.
AIS, International Call - 003From 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 do I call the UK from Thailand on a cell phone or mobile, and what about calling the UK cell phones?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Thailand
Are calls to the UK included in Thailand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Thailand?
With no plan, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.42 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call the UK landline from Thailand?
From a landline in Thailand, dial your carrier's code, then 44 and the number: 003 with AIS and 009 with NT
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
Is there a free call to the UK, and how to call the UK from Thailand 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 Thailand on WhatsApp, and what is the best way?
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 make an international call to the UK?
Dial +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. March to October: 6 hours behind Bangkok. October to March: 7 hours behind Bangkok