🇬🇧 United Kingdom Country Code
The country code for United Kingdom is +44. Use this code when dialing United Kingdom from abroad.
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+44
United Kingdom Country Code
United Kingdom Telephone System Details
Complete reference for United Kingdom's phone infrastructure
The UK's mobile market features four major operators: EE (owned by BT, the largest), Three UK, Vodafone UK, and Virgin Media O2. 4G LTE coverage reaches 99% of the population, and 5G is available in major cities. The UK telecom market is highly competitive, with numerous MVNOs offering budget plans. Ofcom, the telecom regulator, ensures strong consumer protections.
| Country Code | +44 |
| International Prefix | 00 (used when calling out of United Kingdom) |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (drop this when dialing from abroad) |
| Number Length | 10-11 digits (excluding country code) |
| Mobile Prefixes | 7 |
| Emergency Number | 999 |
Special Dialing Rules
Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. UK mobile numbers start with 07 and are 11 digits locally. Internationally, dial +44 followed by 10 digits. London landlines start with 020 — dial +44-20-XXXX-XXXX. Other cities: Manchester +44-161, Birmingham +44-121, Edinburgh +44-131.
How to Dial United Kingdom
Use +44 when calling United Kingdom from abroad
From United States
011 + 44 + number
011 is the US exit code
From United Kingdom
00 + 44 + number
00 is the UK exit code
From Mobile
+44 + number
+ works from any country
Example: Calling United Kingdom
To call a United Kingdom number like 12345678
011-44-12345678
00-44-12345678
+4412345678
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United Kingdom Country Code FAQ
What is the country code for United Kingdom?
The country code for United Kingdom is +44. Use this code when dialing United Kingdom from any other country.
How do I call United Kingdom from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 44 + local number. The 011 is the US international access code.
What does the + mean in +44?
The + symbol represents the international access code. On mobile phones, you can dial + directly. On landlines, replace + with your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for UK).
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