Call the United Kingdom
Country Code +44
Calling United Kingdom from United States normally means dialing 011 then +44 before the local number. StartACall places the call from your browser instead, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Call the United Kingdom from the USA
Dialing the UK is simple if you know to drop the leading zero and use +44. Follow the steps below to connect to any UK landline or mobile.
US Exit Code
Dial 011. On mobile and web-based calling, you can use the plus sign + instead of 011.
UK Code (+44)
Dial +44 to reach the United Kingdom.
Drop the Leading Zero
Remove the initial 0 from area and mobile codes. For example, a London number shown as 020 7123 4567 becomes +44 20 7123 4567.
Dialing Examples
International calls to the UK require the country code, then the area or mobile code without its leading zero, followed by the local number.
UK Area Codes
Common area codes for major cities in the United Kingdom. Remember to remove the leading zero when calling internationally.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| London | England | 20 |
| Manchester | England | 161 |
| Birmingham | England | 121 |
| Glasgow | Scotland | 141 |
| Leeds | England | 113 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | England | 151 |
| Bristol | England | 117 |
| Edinburgh | Scotland | 131 |
| Belfast | Northern Ireland | 28 |
| Newcastle | England | 191 |
UK Mobile Rules
How UK mobile numbers work and how to dial them from the USA.
Mobile Numbers Start with 7
UK mobile numbers are normally shown nationally as 07xxxxxxxxx. When calling internationally, drop the leading zero and dial +44 7xxxxxxxxx.
No Extra Prefixes Needed
You do not need additional carrier or access codes when calling the UK from the USA. Use +44 then the area or mobile number without the initial zero.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for the UK?
The country calling code for the United Kingdom is +44. Use +44 then the area or mobile number without the initial 0.
Do I need to install an app to call the UK?
No. StartACall works entirely in the browser. Log in and start calling from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox without downloads.
How do I call a UK mobile number?
Dial +44 followed by the mobile number without the leading zero. For example +44 7700 900123.
How do I call a London landline from the USA?
Dial +44 20 followed by the 8-digit local number. For example +44 20 7123 4567.
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