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title: "+44 Country Code: United Kingdom Dialing Code & Format"
description: "+44 is the country code of United Kingdom (shared). To call, dial +44 then the number without the leading 0. Examples, number length and time zones."
url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/united-kingdom
lang: en
dateModified: "2026-10-18"
---

Country calling code

#  +44 United Kingdom country code

United Kingdom’s international calling code is **+44**. To call a United Kingdom number from another country, dial your exit code, then 44, then the local number without the leading 0.

Calling code

+44

ISO 3166 code

GB · 826

Exit code (calling out)

00

Trunk prefix (domestic)

0

Number length

7–10 digits

Time zones

London

Local time

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Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup).

## How to call United Kingdom

| Calling from | Dial |
| --- | --- |
| A mobile phone, anywhere | `+44 7400 123456` |
| United States & Canada | `011 44 7400 123456` |
| UK, Europe & most countries | `00 44 7400 123456` |
| Australia | `0011 44 7400 123456` |
| Inside United Kingdom | `07400 123456` |

Inside United Kingdom, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 07400 123456). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.

## United Kingdom phone number format

A sample mobile number in United Kingdom is written **+44 7400 123456** internationally, **07400 123456** locally, and **+447400123456** in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 7–10 digits long after the country code.

Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format.

## Calling abroad from United Kingdom

To call another country from a United Kingdom landline, start with the exit code **00**, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding **0** to type **+** works everywhere and replaces the exit code.

## Other places that use +44

The +44 code is shared by 4 countries and territories. The first digits after the code identify each one: [Guernsey](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/guernsey), [Isle of Man](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/isle-of-man), [Jersey](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/jersey).

## Missed call from +44?

If you don’t know anyone in United Kingdom, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.

AI Family Locator

## Request location sharing for a +44 number

Enter the United Kingdom number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears.

[Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start)

## Frequently asked questions

### Which country uses the +44 code?

+44 is the calling code of United Kingdom. It is shared with Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey; the digits after +44 tell them apart.

### How do I call United Kingdom from the United States?

Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 44, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +44 7400 123456.

### How many digits are in a United Kingdom phone number?

National numbers in United Kingdom are 7–10 digits long after the +44 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +44 7400 123456.

### Can I find the location of a +44 number?

Not from the number alone. Enter the number in [AI Family Locator](https://ailocator.app/start) and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.

## Nearby calling codes

-   [ Guernsey +44](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/guernsey)
-   [ Isle of Man +44](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/isle-of-man)
-   [ Jersey +44](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/jersey)
-   [ Austria +43](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/austria)
-   [ Denmark +45](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/denmark)
-   [ Sweden +46](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/sweden)
-   [ Norway +47](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/norway)
-   [ Svalbard & Jan Mayen +47](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/svalbard-and-jan-mayen)

[All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes)

Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/united-kingdom) · Last updated: 2026-10-18