By Rick Steves
Calling to, from, or within Europe is simple with a few of the following tips.
Some European phone numbers begin with 0, but you must drop the 0 when dialing internationally (except when calling Italy).
In some countries, phone numbers vary in length (for instance, a hotel can have a seven-digit landline and an eight-digit mobile number). I've used the phone number of one of my recommended Paris hotels in the dialing examples below (01 47 05 25 45).
From a Mobile Phone
Whether calling from the US to Europe, country to country within Europe, or from Europe to the US, it's all the same:
For international access, press zero until you get a + sign, then dial the country code (33 for France) and phone number, dropping the initial 0.
→ To call the Paris hotel from any location, dial +33 1 47 05 25 45.
From a US (or Canadian) Landline to Europe
Dial 011 (the international access code from US/Canada), country code (33 for France), and phone number.
→ To call the Paris hotel from home, dial 011 33 1 47 05 25 45.
From a European Landline to the US/Canada or Europe
Dial 00 (the international access code from Europe), country code (33 for France, 1 for the US or Canada), and phone number.
→ To call the Paris hotel from Spain, dial 00 33 1 47 05 25 45.
→ To call my US office from France, dial 00 1 425 771 8303.
European Country Codes
Just smile and dial…
| Country | Country Code | Country | Country Code |
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| Austria | 43 | Ireland | 353 |
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| Belgium | 32 | Italy | 39² |
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| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 387 | Latvia | 371 |
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| Croatia | 385 | Montenegro | 382 |
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| Czech Republic | 420 | Morocco | 212 |
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| Denmark | 45 | Netherlands | 31 |
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| Estonia | 372 | Norway | 47 |
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| Finland | 358 | Poland | 48 |
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| France | 33 | Portugal | 351 |
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| Germany | 49 | Slovakia | 421 |
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| Gibraltar | 350 | Slovenia | 386 |
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Great Britain &
Northern Ireland | 44 | Spain | 34 |
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| Greece | 30 | Sweden | 46 |
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| Hungary | 36¹ | Switzerland | 41 |
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| Iceland | 354 | Turkey | 90 |
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[1] For long-distance calls within Hungary, dial 06, then the area code and number.
[2] When making international calls to Italy, do not drop the initial 0 from the phone number.
For a complete list of European country codes and more phoning help, see HowToCallAbroad.com.
FAQs
From a US (or Canadian) Landline to Europe
How do I call from Europe to USA? ›
How to Call the US from Europe
- Dial the International Access Code (00 if calling from Europe, or enter + if calling from any mobile device).
- Dial the Country Code, which is 1 if you are calling the US or Canada.
- Dial the Phone Number you wish to call, including the local area code in the United States.
The country code for the U.S. is just “1,” not “001,” and it's not just for the U.S., but also Canada and several Caribbean nations.
Which country code is 011? ›
The telephone code "011" is the international dialing code for the United States. When dialing from outside the United States, you typically start with the international access code (which varies by country), then dial "1" (the country code for the United States), and finally, the area code and local phone number.
What is the USA country code for phone calls? ›
How to call to the US using your phone. The USA country code is +1. You will add it to the beginning of any phone number you are dialing that's in the US. When you save your American contacts to your phone, make sure to include this number as part of their phone number!
How do I make an international call to the US? ›
To call the U.S. from another country, dial +1, the area code, and the number (example: +1-555-123-4567). To call a country outside the U.S., dial + followed by the country code, city code (if necessary), and local number.
Is +1 the same as 011? ›
Is +1 the same as 011? Yes, +1 is the same as 011 when you are making an international call from within the United States.
Does +1 mean international call? ›
For example, the country code for a US international phone number is “+1.” Businesses often use international phone numbers to reach customers in other countries. For example, a US-based company can use an Australian international phone number to help customers in Australia.
What is 001 country code? ›
Countries Included: The United States, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean use the NANP. This means they share the same international dialing code, which is 001. Dialing Format: When you dial a number from outside the NANP countries, you start with 001, followed by the area code and the local phone number.
How do I call the US? ›
This means that to call the US from another country, you would need to dial +1 followed by the area code and the phone number. For example, to call the phone number 123-456-7890 in New York City, you would dial +1 212 456 7890. The country code for the US is sometimes mistakenly thought to be 011 or 001.
Dial a U.S. phone number from Italy
- Dial 00. That's Italy's international access code. If you're dialing from a cell phone, you can often just dial the +. No access code needed.
- Dial 1. (That's the “1” as in, 1 (202) 123-4567).
- Dial the rest of the number. (In the example above, that would be (202) 123-4567).
From Germany you simply use the standard international format: 00 / 1 / area code and number (without the initial 1). For example, to call 1-800-555-1212 from Germany you would dial: 00 1 800 555 1212. Important: Please note that calling 1-800 numbers from Germany is not toll free but will be charged as a service call.
How to call US from Europe for free? ›
Skype is a VoIP service that's been around since 2003 and has always been an easy way to make free national and international calls. You can use it for voice and video calls, as well as group calls with up to 10 participants for free when communicating with other Skype users.
How do I dial US from Italy? ›
Dial a U.S. phone number from Italy
- Dial 00. That's Italy's international access code. If you're dialing from a cell phone, you can often just dial the +. No access code needed.
- Dial 1. (That's the “1” as in, 1 (202) 123-4567).
- Dial the rest of the number. (In the example above, that would be (202) 123-4567).
How to call USA/Canada from France. To call a North American number from France, dial 00 + 1 + area code + telephone number. For example, to reach the number (555) 123-4567 from France, dial 00-1-555-123-4567 (or +1-555-123-4567 from a cell phone).
