What does 011 mean when dialing internationally?

011 is the international access code used in the United States and Canada to begin an international call. It tells the network you are placing a call to another country.

Can I use + instead of 011?

Yes. Most mobile phones and web calling services accept the plus sign followed by the country code. With StartACall you can enter +country-code directly and make calls from your browser.

Do I include the local zero when calling abroad?

No. Drop domestic trunk prefixes such as a leading zero. For example, to call London dial 011 44 20 ... or +44 20 ..., not 011 44 020.

011 is the international dialing prefix used in the United States and many North American Numbering Plan countries to start an international call. It tells the phone network you are calling abroad.

Can I use the + sign instead of dialing 011?

Yes. Modern mobile phones and VoIP browsers accept the plus sign followed by the country code. With StartACall you can use the +country-code format directly in your browser.

Do I dial the leading zero in the destination number?

No. Drop the domestic trunk prefix such as the leading zero used in many countries. For example to call London you use 011 44 20 ... not 011 44 020.

International Dialing Help

Dialing 011 ExplainedWhen and how to use the US international prefix to call abroad

Dialing 011 is the standard way to start an international call from the United States and Canada. With StartACall you can also use the plus sign and country code directly in your browser to reach any number worldwide without installing apps.

How to Dial

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How to Dial Using 011

Step by step instructions for calling internationally from the United States and Canada.

Dial the Exit Code

From the United States and Canada dial 011 first. This signals the network you are making an international call. On mobile or web VoIP you can use the plus sign instead.

Country Code

After 011 dial the country calling code. Examples: 44 for the United Kingdom, 91 for India, 61 for Australia, 49 for Germany.

Area Code and Local Number

Dial the area or city code and then the subscriber number. Do not include local trunk prefixes like a leading zero. Use the format 011 country-code area-code local-number or +country-code area-code local-number.

Practical Examples

Examples showing the 011 sequence and the equivalent plus-sign format that works on mobiles and with browser VoIP services such as StartACall.

United Kingdom (London)

011 44 20 7946 0123

Equivalent: +44 20 7946 0123

India (Mumbai)

011 91 22 1234 5678

Equivalent: +91 22 1234 5678

Australia (Sydney)

011 61 2 9876 5432

Equivalent: +61 2 9876 5432

Germany (Berlin)

011 49 30 12345678

Equivalent: +49 30 12345678

Common Exit Codes Around the World

011 is used in the United States and many NANP countries. Many other countries use 00 as the international prefix, but modern devices accept the plus sign to simplify dialing.

United States and Canada

Exit code: 011. Use for calls from the US and Canada.

Most of Europe

Exit code: 00. Examples include the UK, Germany, and many EU countries.

Mobile and VoIP

Use the plus sign plus country code for simplicity. StartACall accepts +country-code format directly in the browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 011 international prefix?

011 is the dialing prefix used to make international calls from the United States and Canada. It signals the telephone network that you are calling a number outside the country.

When should I use + instead of 011?

Use the plus sign on mobile phones or web calling tools. It automatically inserts the correct international access code for your current location. With StartACall you can enter +country-code directly in the browser dialer.

Do I include the local trunk zero when dialing internationally?

No. Drop any domestic trunk prefix such as a leading zero. For example, call London as 011 44 20 ... or +44 20 ..., not 011 44 020.

Can I call any country from my browser with StartACall?

Yes. StartACall connects your browser to the public phone network so you can dial virtually any international number without installing apps.

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