How to Call
Ireland from UK
Reaching Ireland from the United Kingdom usually starts with 00, then +353, then the local number. With Intercalling you dial straight from your browser at cheap pay as you go per minute rates, so there is no app to install and no SIM card to swap.
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- Outbound: Dial out with no dedicated number to buy.
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Are you calling Northern Ireland?
Ringing Belfast, Derry, or anywhere else in Northern Ireland from the UK works differently. Skip 00353 entirely, because Northern Ireland sits on the UK domestic network. Just dial the area code 028 and then the 8-digit number.
Dialing the Republic of Ireland, Step by Step
Use this for Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and the rest of the Republic.
UK Exit Code
Dial 00 to leave the UK network.
(On a mobile, hold 0 until the + shows up)
Ireland Code (+353)
Dial 353. This routes you through to the Republic of Ireland.
Area Code & Number
Add the area code, but drop its leading zero.
So Dublin (01) turns into 1.
Two Dialing Examples
Republic of Ireland Area Codes
The dialing codes for major Irish cities. Drop the leading '0' whenever you call from the UK.
| City | Region | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Leinster | 01 |
| Cork | Munster | 021 |
| Galway | Connacht | 091 |
| Limerick | Munster | 061 |
| Waterford | Munster | 051 |
| City | Region | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Drogheda | Leinster | 041 |
| Dundalk | Leinster | 042 |
| Wexford | Leinster | 053 |
| Sligo | Connacht | 071 |
| Kilkenny | Leinster | 056 |
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Carriers such as EE, O2, and Vodafone treat the Republic of Ireland as an international number and tend to bill steep per-minute rates for it. Intercalling sends your call over the internet instead, so you sidestep those fees and pay our low rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a call to Northern Ireland an international call?
No. From anywhere in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales), a call to Northern Ireland counts as domestic. The 00353 code is not needed. Simply dial the 028 area code.
Which code do I use to call Dublin from London?
Dublin sits in the Republic of Ireland, so from London or anywhere else in the UK you dial 00 353 1 and then the 7-digit number.
Should I drop the zero when dialing Ireland?
Yes. Every Irish area code opens with a zero (for example 01 for Dublin or 021 for Cork). Once you have dialed the country code +353 from the UK, leave that leading zero off.
How do I reach an Irish mobile from the UK?
Irish mobile numbers typically begin with 08, such as 087, 086, or 083. From the UK, dial 00 353 and then the mobile number minus its first zero, for example 00 353 87 123 4567.
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