+385 explained
The Croatia country code, 385, is what you dial before a Croatia number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the Croatia dialing code, Croatia calling code, or Croatia phone code. In the Croatia phone number format, +385 comes first, then the area code, such as 1 for Zagreb, then the local number.
- Country code
- +385
- The 00385 country code is the same number
- ISO country codes
- HR, HRV
- Use the HR country code or the HRV country code on forms and passports. To call Croatia, dial +385
- Used in
- Croatia
- No other country or territory dials +385
- Exit code
- 00
- From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
- Trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop it after +385
- Number length
- 7, 8, or 9 digits
- After +385
- Time now in Croatia
- Croatia mobile number format
- 092 123 4567
- From abroad: +385 92 123 4567
- Croatia landline number format
- 11987
- From abroad: +385 11987
+385 area codes of main cities
Each +385 area code below is in the form you dial from abroad: +385, then the city code, then the local number. Inside Croatia, callers leave out +385 and put 0 in front of the city code. So Zagreb is +385 1 from abroad and 01 at home.
- Zagreb
- +3851
- Split
- +38521
- Rijeka
- +38551
- Osijek
- +38531
- Zadar
- +38523
- Pula
- +38552
- Karlovac
- +38547
- Varaždin
- +38542
- Dubrovnik
- +38520
Croatia phone number types
The first digits of a Croatia number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of Croatia phone number, as dialed inside Croatia and from abroad.
Good to know before you call Croatia
“Bok”
It means hello. No source names a special phrase for answering a Croatian phone, so this is the everyday greeting.
Reply
“Bok”
Emergency number
112
civilna-zastita.gov.hr also lists 192 for police, 193 for the fire service, 194 for ambulance crews, and 195 for sea rescue.
Civilna zaštitaSince Croatia allowed mobile number portability, a 091 number no longer proves which network it is on: people keep their prefix when they switch carriers.
Wikipedia: Telephone numbers in CroatiaHAK's road assistance line is 1987 inside Croatia, and +385 1 1987 if you call it from abroad.
Hrvatski autoklub (HAK)112 is the single number for every emergency in Croatia. civilna-zastita.gov.hr also lists 192 for police and 193 for the fire service.
Civilna zaštita
What it costs to call Croatia (using Suparelay)
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Why a call to Croatia fails
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The 0 stays on the number
The 0 at the start of a Croatian number only works for calls made inside the country. From abroad, drop it: +385 takes its place, so 01 2345 678 becomes +385 1 2345 678.
- Connects
- 011 385 11987
- Does not connect
- 011 385 01987
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Croatia, the rest of Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada, dial 011 before 385, not 00.
- Connects
- 011 385 11987
- Does not connect
- 00 385 11987
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 0800 or 0801 are free inside Croatia, but often will not connect when you call them from outside the country.
- Connects
- 011 385 11987
- Does not connect
- 011 385 800 123 456
Questions about +385
Which country is +385?
+385, or country code 385, belongs to Croatia. No other country shares this code.
What is +385?
+385 is the part you dial before a Croatian number when you call from another country.
What is the difference between +385 and 00385?
The + stands for your own exit code. 00 is the exit code in Croatia, the rest of Europe, and most of the world, so 00385 and +385 reach the same number there. From the US and Canada, dial 011 385 instead.
Do I drop the 0 after +385?
Yes. The 0 is the Croatian trunk prefix and only works inside the country. Dial +385 1 2345 678, not +385 01 2345 678.
Can I text a +385 number?
Yes. Croatian mobiles start with 091, 092, 095, 098, or 099 (already listed on this page under numberTypes.MOBILE); drop the 0 and dial +385, so 098 123 4567 becomes +385 98 123 4567.
How much does it cost to call Croatia?
A call to a Croatian mobile costs more than a call to a landline. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.
What is the Zagreb area code?
Zagreb's area code is 01. Dial it as +385 1 from abroad, or 01 from inside the country.
Is 112 the only emergency number in Croatia?
No. 112 reaches every service, but civilna-zastita.gov.hr also lists 192 for police, 193 for firefighters, and 194 for ambulance crews.
The information on this page is accurate as of September 26, 2026.
HAKOM, the Croatian regulator