How to call the UK from the US
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from the US
How to make a call to the UK from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The 0 that starts a UK area code drops when you dial from abroad.
- Fails
- 011 44 020 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 44 20 xxxx xxxx
- 011The US 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
- 011 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London011 4420then the local number
- Birmingham011 44121then the local number
- Glasgow011 44141then the local number
- Manchester011 44161then the local number
- Sheffield011 44114then the local number
- Leeds011 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh011 44131then the local number
- Liverpool011 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Dial a UK city with its code
Birmingham and London each have their own code right after 44. A 10-digit number after 44 is common, and some have 9 or 7.
- London011 44 20
- Birmingham011 44 121
- Manchester011 44 161
Save UK contacts with +44
Calling the UK cell phones works the same way: a contact saved this way works from your US mobile at home and when you travel.
- +exit
- 44UK
- 20London
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling the UK from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes the UK in a plan, so each one needs an add-on.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 80× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + 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 time difference is 4 or 5 hours, as daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 5 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 4 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 4 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US cell phone on a cellular plan?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
How do I call the UK from the US?
Dial 011 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
How to call the UK number from the US?
Dial 011 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
How much does it cost to call the UK from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call or dial London from the US?
For London, dial 011 44 20, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the UK landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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 the US 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 the US 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. Most of the year: 5 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 4 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 4 hours ahead of New York