Try: "London", "020", "Manchester", or "Birmingham"
+44
This is the international dialing code for the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
How to Call the UK from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling London from the USA
011 44 20 7946 0958
Where:
011 = USA exit code
44 = UK country code
20 = London area code (020 without the 0)
7946 0958 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
+44
Country Code
600+
Area Codes
00
UK Exit Code
10-11
Digit Format
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling the UK from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011
UK Number Format
UK phone numbers typically follow these formats:
Geographic Numbers
020 xxxx xxxx
(London)
Mobile Numbers
07xxx xxxxxx
(All mobile)
Toll-Free
0800 xxxxxx
(Free to call)
Premium Rate
09xx xxxxxx
(Higher cost)