United Kingdom calling code: +44
The short answer is +44. The useful answer is: what do you dial from your country, and what should you do with leading zeros?
What to dial (quick guide)
- Start with your exit code (international call prefix), or just use + on mobiles.
- Dial 44 (the country calling code).
- Dial the national number (often with the domestic trunk prefix removed).
Trunk prefix note: domestic numbers may start with 0. When calling from abroad, you usually drop that leading 0.
Use the Dial Builder to paste your number and get the exact dial string.
Examples
- national: 020 7123 4567
- international: +44 20 7123 4567
- mobileNational: 07911 123 456
- mobileInternational: +44 7911 123 456
Notes
- When calling the UK from abroad, drop the leading 0 (trunk prefix).
- UK numbers are often written with (0) in the area code to show the trunk prefix is optional internationally.
Common routes
Jump straight into the dial builder:
- Call from US to GB (exit code 011)
- Call from CA to GB (exit code 011)
- Call from IE to GB (exit code 00)
- Call from FR to GB (exit code 00)
- Call from DE to GB (exit code 00)
- Call from ES to GB (exit code 00)
- Call from IT to GB (exit code 00)
- Call from AU to GB (exit code 0011)
- Call from IN to GB (exit code 00)
FAQ
What is the country calling code for United Kingdom?
The country calling code for United Kingdom is +44.
How do I call United Kingdom from another country?
Dial your international exit code, then 44, then the national number. In mobile-friendly format you can usually dial +44 followed by the national number.
Do I drop a leading 0 when calling United Kingdom internationally?
Often yes — United Kingdom commonly uses a trunk prefix “0” for domestic dialing, which you typically drop when calling internationally.