How to Call United States from United Kingdom

Complete guide for dialing United States phone numbers from United Kingdom

00 + 1

Dial 00 (exit code) + 1 (United States code)

Dialing Format

To call a United States phone number from United Kingdom:

00 + 1 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]

Example: Calling New York City from United Kingdom

00 1 212 [Local Number]

Where:
00 = United Kingdom international exit code
1 = United States country code
212 = New York City area code (without leading 0)
[Local Number] = Local phone number in United States

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Dial 00 - This is United Kingdom's international exit code
  2. Dial 1 - This is United States's country code
  3. Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
  4. Dial the local phone number

Important Notes

Quick Facts

00
United Kingdom Exit Code
+1
United States Country Code
011
United States Exit Code

Major United States Area Codes

Other Countries to Call from United Kingdom

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