How to call from
USA to Russia
Reach Russia (+7) from United States straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.
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 Russia from USA
Follow this standard international dialing format to reach any number in the Russian Federation.
Exit Code
Dial 011 if you are calling from a US landline.
(On mobile/VoIP, just use the + sign)
Russia Code (+7)
Dial +7.
Note: Do not dial 8. '8' is only used for domestic calls within Russia.
Area Code & Number
Dial the 3-digit area code (e.g., 495) or mobile prefix (e.g., 912), followed by the 7-digit number.
Dialing Examples
Here is how the numbers should look when you dial them from the US:
Major Russian City Codes
Use these area codes when calling landlines. Mobile numbers use separate prefixes.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | Central | 495 / 499 |
| St. Petersburg | Northwest | 812 |
| Novosibirsk | Siberia | 383 |
| Yekaterinburg | Urals | 343 |
| Kazan | Volga | 843 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhny Novgorod | Volga | 831 |
| Chelyabinsk | Urals | 351 |
| Samara | Volga | 846 |
| Omsk | Siberia | 3812 |
| Rostov-on-Don | South | 863 |
Russian Mobile Prefixes
Russian mobile numbers always start with 9. Dial +7 followed by these 3-digit prefixes.
Cheap Calls to Russia
From Your Browser
Traditional carriers can charge over $2.00/minute for calls to Russia. StartACall uses WebRTC technology to route your calls over the internet, providing a stable connection at a fraction of the cost.
- Competitive pay-as-you-go rates
- No SIM card or App download needed
- Works on any device (Desktop, Mobile)
- Pay-as-you-go (No monthly contracts)
Save Money
Avoid expensive international roaming and carrier fees.
Call Anywhere
Reach landlines in Moscow or mobiles in Siberia.
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Encrypted calls ensure your conversations stay private.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Russia?
The country calling code for Russia is +7. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US) and before the area code.
How do I call a Russian mobile number?
Russian mobile numbers are 10 digits long and always start with the digit 9. Dial +7 followed by the 10-digit mobile number (e.g., +7 916 123 4567).
What is the difference between +7 and 8?
The code '8' is used for long-distance calls *within* Russia. When calling from the USA or any other country, you must use the international code '+7' instead of '8'.
Can I call Russia using VoIP?
Yes, VoIP is often the best way to call Russia to avoid high carrier rates. StartACall allows you to make these calls directly from your browser without installing any software.
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Why direct dialing beats apps for Russia right now
Voice calls on the big messaging apps have become unreliable inside Russia, with periodic restrictions on app calling that come and go without warning. A direct call to a normal Russian number does not depend on any of that: it travels the regular phone network and rings a plain mobile or landline, so it works whether or not an app is being throttled that week.
Russia is one of the few destinations where mobiles are cheaper to call than landlines, $1.0679 per minute to a mobile against $1.3519 to a fixed line. If the person you call has both, dial the cell. For regular long conversations, agreeing on a weekly time keeps costs predictable, and you can watch the balance tick in real time during the call.
Calling relatives spread across the region too? See the guides for Poland and Turkey, or start with a free call from your browser.