International calling: country codes, area codes, phone books..
This website's mission is to provide our visitors with comprehensive and up to date information on how to dial internationally from the USA, Canada or from any other country. Telephone country codes and international area codes are displayed by country, with additional info featured such as city and cellular codes, telephone books. In addition we provide a comprehensive list of country and exit codes.
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Quick international dialing instructions
- From the USA/Canada:
- For calls to most countries dial the following: 011 + country code* + phone number
- For calls to countries within the North American Numbering Plan dial: 1 + area code + 7 digit phone number just like you would place a US interstate call (note that you will incur international charges)
- From any country to any country:
- dial: your country's exit code* + destination country code* + phone number
*See this list of country and exit codes
Tips for calling abroad:
- Calls to a cell phone in another country are usually charged much higher rates than calls to fixed lines; our advise: make sure you know what type of number you're calling (we provide info on what cell numbers look like for most countries)
- If the international number you wish to call starts with a 0 (zero), you must drop this starting digit when dialing the number; the 0 (zero) starting digit is called a "trunk code" and is used for calls within many countries; however, this trunk code is not necessary when calling a particular country from abroad
- When using a service to make international calls, especially a calling card make sure that you are aware of extra charges they might have (such as connection charges, or charges for unanswered calls)
- See more International calling Frequently Asked Questions
- Post a question in our Discussion forums
