Cheap Calls to the United Kingdom
Country Code +44
Reaching the United Kingdom from the United States usually starts with 011 then +44 ahead of the local number. With Intercalling you dial from your browser at low per minute rates, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.
Pricing and product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number to buy, just pay per minute.
- Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Pricing and product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number to buy, just pay per minute.
- Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Call the United Kingdom from the USA
Calling the UK is straightforward once you remember two things, drop the leading zero and add +44. Walk through the steps below to reach any UK landline or mobile, and pay only for the minutes you talk.
US Exit Code
Start with 011. From a mobile or a browser call, you can press the plus sign + in place of 011.
UK Code (+44)
Add +44, the country code that routes your call into the United Kingdom.
Drop the Leading Zero
Strip the first 0 from the area or mobile code. A London number written as 020 7123 4567 turns into +44 20 7123 4567.
Dialing Examples
An international call to the UK needs the country code first, then the area or mobile code minus its leading zero, and finally the local number.
UK Area Codes
Area codes for the largest cities across the United Kingdom. Drop the leading zero whenever you dial from abroad.
| 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
A quick look at how UK mobile numbers are built and how to reach them from the USA.
Mobile Numbers Start with 7
Inside the UK a mobile is written as 07xxxxxxxxx. To call it from overseas, remove the first zero and dial +44 7xxxxxxxxx.
No Extra Prefixes Needed
There are no carrier or access codes to tack on when you call the UK from the USA. Just use +44, then the area or mobile number with the leading zero removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for the UK?
The United Kingdom's calling code is +44. Dial +44, then the area or mobile number with the first 0 removed.
Do I need to install an app to call the UK?
No. Everything runs in the browser. Sign in and start dialing from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox, with no downloads.
How do I call a UK mobile number?
Use +44 ahead of the mobile number, leaving off the leading zero. For instance +44 7700 900123.
How do I call a London landline from the USA?
Use +44 20, then the 8 digit local number. For instance +44 20 7123 4567.
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