Dialling Code for United Kingdom
How to call United Kingdom from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for United Kingdom is +44. To call United Kingdom from the UK, dial 00 then 44, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 44. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +44 directly.
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United Kingdom calling details
| Country code | +44 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .uk |
| Emergency number | 999 (or 112) |
| Time zone | UTC — check the time before you call |
| Capital | London |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Ireland | +353 |
|---|
United Kingdom in context
- United Kingdom covers 244,376 km², making it the 78th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 284 people per km² ranks 34th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Ireland.
- With 69,281,437 people, United Kingdom holds about 63.5% of the population of Northern Europe.
- That is roughly 8.3% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- United Kingdom is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling United Kingdom — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for United Kingdom?
The dialling code for United Kingdom is +44.
How do I call United Kingdom from the UK?
To call United Kingdom from the UK, dial 00 44 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call United Kingdom from the US?
To call United Kingdom from the US, dial 011 44 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +44 dialling code?
No — +44 is used exclusively by United Kingdom.
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