United Kingdom Dialing Code (+44)
The country calling code for United Kingdom is +44. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial United Kingdom from anywhere.
Type a local United Kingdom phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +44 20 7946 0958. The 0 is a domestic trunk prefix only.
How to dial United Kingdom
The + in +44 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in United Kingdom itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
United Kingdom dialing reference
| Country calling code | +44 |
| ISO country code | GB |
| Region | Europe |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from United Kingdom) | 00 |
| Example number | 020 7946 0958 |
| International format | +44 2079460958 |
Calling United Kingdom step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the United Kingdom country code 44.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 2079460958.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for United Kingdom?
The country calling code for United Kingdom is +44 (ISO code GB). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call United Kingdom from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 44 (the United Kingdom country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 44 2079460958.
How do I call United Kingdom from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 44, then the local number. For example: 00 44 2079460958. On any mobile you can dial +44 2079460958 instead.
What is the format of a United Kingdom phone number?
A typical United Kingdom number looks like 020 7946 0958. Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +44 20 7946 0958. The 0 is a domestic trunk prefix only.