How to call the UK from the UAE
- 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 the UAE
How to make a call to the UK from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A UK number loses its leading 0 after 44, so London is 00 44 20, never 00 44 020.
- Fails
- 00 44 0 20 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 44 20 xxxx xxxx
- 00The UAE 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 with 121
In a 10-digit number the area code comes first. To call Birmingham from the UAE, dial 00 44 121 and the local number.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
- Glasgow00 44 141
Save UK cell phones with +44
When calling the UK cell phones of friends, save each as +44 and the number without its 0. It works from any mobile in the UAE.
Check a toll free number first
A UK toll free number from the UAE needs 00 44 and the number without its 0, and it must take calls from abroad.
Calling the UK from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.77/min. du includes calls to the UK on Power Plan with Flexi minutes, and e& sells them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.41$0.34 with plan |
 | $0.77$0.34 with plan |
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 moves its clocks for daylight saving time in March and October, so the time difference to Dubai changes.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3 hours behind Dubai
- October to March: 4 hours behind Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom 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 the UAE cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to the UK included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.77 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 from Dubai 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 number from the UAE?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
What is the code for an international call to the UK?
The country code of the UK is +44
How to call the UK landline from the UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, 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
How to call the UK from the UAE 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: 3 hours behind Dubai. October to March: 4 hours behind Dubai