+45 explained
The Denmark country code, 45, is what you dial before a Denmark number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the Denmark dialing code, Denmark calling code, or Denmark phone code. In the Denmark phone number format, +45 comes first, then the area code and the local number.
- Country code
- +45
- The 0045 country code is the same number
- ISO country codes
- DK, DNK
- Use the DK country code or the DNK country code on forms and passports. To call Denmark, dial +45
- Used in
- Denmark
- No other country or territory dials +45
- Exit code
- 00
- From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
- Trunk prefix
- None
- Keep every digit after +45
- Number length
- 8 digits
- After +45
- Time now in Denmark
- Denmark mobile number format
- 34 41 23 45
- From abroad: +45 34 41 23 45
- Denmark landline number format
- 32 12 34 56
- From abroad: +45 32 12 34 56
Denmark phone number types
The first digits of a Denmark 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 Denmark phone number, as dialed inside Denmark and from abroad.
Good to know before you call Denmark
“Hallo”
It means hello. Danes use Hallo to answer the phone, not the everyday hej
Reply
“Hallo”
Emergency number
112
114 is the police number for once the danger has passed, such as to report a crime after the offender has left.
Politiet (the Danish National Police)Danish police say to call 112 only if the offender is still there, and 114 once they have left.
Politiet (the Danish National Police)Every call to Denmark's non-emergency police line, 114, is recorded.
Politiet (the Danish National Police)Denmark aims to answer most calls to 114, its non-emergency police line, within two minutes.
Politiet (the Danish National Police)
What it costs to call Denmark (using Suparelay)
Landline from $0.75/minMobile from $0.75/min
Only 46 of 220 countries cost more to call than Denmark.
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Why a call to Denmark fails
You call from: 🇺🇸 United States
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Denmark, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011.
- Connects
- 011 45 32 12 34 56
- Does not connect
- 00 45 32 12 34 56
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 80, and premium numbers that start with 90, often cannot be reached from outside Denmark.
- Connects
- 011 45 32 12 34 56
- Does not connect
- 011 45 80 12 34 56
Questions about +45
Which country is +45?
+45, or country code 45, belongs to Denmark. No other country uses this code.
What is +45?
+45 is the code you dial before a Danish number when you call Denmark from another country.
What is the difference between +45 and 0045?
The + stands for your exit code. 00 is the exit code in Denmark, Europe, and most of the world, so 0045 and +45 reach the same number there. From the US and Canada, dial 011 45 instead.
Can I text a +45 number?
Yes. Write the number as +45 followed by its 8 digits, and your phone sends the text abroad at your carrier's international rate.
How much does it cost to call Denmark?
A call to Denmark costs different amounts for different numbers. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.
Does Denmark have area codes?
No. Denmark has one flat 8-digit numbering plan, so a number dialled from Copenhagen looks the same as one from Aarhus.
What is the difference between calling 112 and 114 in Denmark?
Call 112 for an emergency still in progress. Call 114 to report a crime once the offender has left.
The information on this page is accurate as of September 26, 2026.
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