How to call the UK from Vietnam
- 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 Vietnam
How to make a call to the UK from Vietnam: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code, because it is not dialed after 44.
- 00Vietnam 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
Drop the 0 of the area code
Drop the 0 of a UK number after 44. A 10-digit number is one length a UK number takes, with 9 and 7.
- Fails
- 00 44 020
- Works
- 00 44 20
Dial Birmingham and other cities
Birmingham is 00 44 121, then the local number. Each city has its own code.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
- Glasgow00 44 141
- Edinburgh00 44 131
Save UK cell phones with +44
Calling the UK cell phones you saved as +44 works from any mobile in Vietnam. Type the number in the dialer above.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 44
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the UK from Vietnam without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Vietnam charge up to $0.69/min. MobiFone includes calls to the UK in a plan, and viettel sells them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 13× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.15 landline · $0.41 mobile |
 | $0.69 |
 | $0.15 |
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 follows daylight saving time, so the time difference to Ho Chi Minh changes between 6 and 7 hours in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours behind Ho Chi Minh
- October to March: 7 hours behind Ho Chi Minh
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
From 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 Vietnam on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Vietnam
Are calls to the UK included in Vietnam phone plans?
On some plans. MobiFone includes calls to the UK in its plans. viettel 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 Vietnam?
With no plan, carriers in Vietnam charge up to $0.69 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call London from Vietnam?
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
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 a free call to the UK possible, and how to call the UK from Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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
How to call the UK landline from Vietnam?
From a landline in Vietnam, dial 00 44, then the number
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 Ho Chi Minh. October to March: 7 hours behind Ho Chi Minh
How to make an international call to the UK?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too