How to Call Russia
From the UK
Russia sits behind the +7 country code, and from the UK that translates into low per minute rates with Intercalling. Pay as you go, forget the app downloads, and dial any Russian number straight from a browser tab.
Pricing at a glance
- Outbound: Pay per minute, no dedicated number to buy.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Call Russia from UK
Three quick steps put your call through from the United Kingdom to Russia at pay as you go rates.
UK Exit Code
Dial 00.
That is the standard exit code for any international call placed from the UK.
Russia Code (+7)
Dial 7.
That routes you onto the Russian telecom network.
Area Code & Number
Dial the city code and number.
Example: 495 for Moscow
Example: Calling Moscow
If the local number in Moscow is 495 123 4567:
Major Russia Area Codes
City dialing codes for the busiest Russian destinations.
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | Central | 495 |
| Moscow (Alt) | Central | 499 |
| St. Petersburg | Northwest | 812 |
| Novosibirsk | Siberia | 383 |
| Yekaterinburg | Urals | 343 |
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhny Novgorod | Volga | 831 |
| Kazan | Volga | 843 |
| Chelyabinsk | Urals | 351 |
| Omsk | Siberia | 381 |
| Samara | Volga | 846 |
Cheap Calls to Russia
From the UK
Traditional carriers tend to charge a premium for every minute you spend dialing Russia from the UK. Intercalling gives you a transparent VoIP rate instead, so you pay only for the time you talk.
- Low per minute rates to Russia
- Pay as you go, no contracts or monthly fees
- Reach Russian mobiles and landlines alike
- Dials from your phone or laptop browser
Lower Bills
Skip the steep per minute rates legacy carriers charge.
Whole Country
Connect to any number in Russia, from Moscow out to Vladivostok.
FAQ: Calling Russia from UK
Which dialing code do I use for Russia from the UK?
Use 00 7. Start with 00 to leave the UK, add 7 for Russia, then follow with the area code and the local number.
How do I reach a Russian mobile from the UK?
Russian mobile numbers generally begin with 9 (for example 916 or 926). Dial 00 7 9XX XXX XXXX.
How many hours ahead is Russia compared to the UK?
Russia spans several time zones. Moscow (MSK) normally runs 3 hours ahead of the UK, so when it is 12:00 PM in London the clock reads 3:00 PM in Moscow.
Can I dial Russia over VoIP?
Yes. VoIP providers such as Intercalling let you ring Russian numbers across the internet, usually at far cheaper per minute rates than a traditional phone line.
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