United Kingdom
How to call United Kingdom
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Other countries sharing the code +44
Other countries in Europe
FAQ — United Kingdom
What is the country code for United Kingdom?
The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is GB.
How do I call United Kingdom from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 44 followed by the local number in United Kingdom, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+44…" also works.
How do I call United Kingdom from Europe?
Dial 00 44 followed by the local number in United Kingdom, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+44…" also works.
Why does United Kingdom share the code +44 with other countries?
The +44 code is shared by: United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey. They differ by the area code that follows.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+44…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).