This is the telephone area code for Bucharest and surrounding areas in Bucharest-Ilfov, Romania.
How to Call Bucharest from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 40 (Romania country code)
- Dial the area code (21 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Bucharest from United States
011 40 21 312 3456
Where:
011 = United States exit code
40 = Romania country code
21 = Bucharest area code (021 without the 0)
312 3456 = Local Bucharest phone number
Quick Facts
Bucharest Area Code Coverage
The 021 area code covers Bucharest and surrounding areas in Bucharest-Ilfov region:
City Center
Old Town, Lipscani, Piata Unirii, Piata Victoriei
North Bucharest
Baneasa, Aviatiei, Pipera, Primaverii
South Bucharest
Tineretului, Vitan, Titan, Drumul Taberei
West Bucharest
Crangasi, Militari, Grozavesti, Ghencea
East Bucharest
Pantelimon, Colentina, Iancului, Obor
Ilfov County
Otopeni, Mogosoaia, Buftea, Voluntari, Popești-Leordeni
Major Romania Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Romania
When calling Bucharest from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011