How to Dial an International Number

Dial the exit code (or + on a mobile), the country code, then the number without its leading 0. From the US to the UK: 011 44 20 7946 0123.

The three parts

Examples

• US to India: 011 91 98765 43210, or +91 98765 43210 on a mobile.
• UK to the US: 00 1 212 555 0143.
• Anywhere to Australia: +61 412 345 678.

Common mistakes

• Keeping the leading 0 after the country code.
• Using the wrong exit code for the country you are calling from.
• Calling a number that only works inside its country, such as some toll-free numbers.

Look up any country in our country codes list.

Calling costs

International calls can be expensive on some plans. Check your plan's rates, or use an internet calling app when both people have it. Texts abroad can also be charged per message.

FAQ

What is the exit code from the US?

011. On a mobile you can use + instead.

Do I keep the 0 when calling abroad?

Usually no. Drop the leading 0 after the country code.

Is + the same as 00?

On a mobile, + works as the exit code from any country.

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