How to Call Norway from USA
How to Call a Norway Phone Number from the USA
Calling any phone number in Norway (landline or mobile) from the United States (USA) follows a standard international format. Norway uses a closed 8-digit numbering plan, meaning there are no separate area codes to dial.
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Norway's country code: 47
- Dial the 8-digit Norwegian phone number: [8-digit Number]
For example, to call the Norwegian number 22 12 34 56 from the USA, you would dial: 011 47 22123456.
The total number dialed will always be 011 + 47 + 8 digits. The first digit of the 8-digit number indicates the type or general region (see below), but it's always dialed as part of the full number.
Dialing a Norway number:
Calling a Mobile Phone in Norway
The process for calling a mobile phone in Norway from the USA is the same as calling a landline, thanks to the closed numbering plan:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Norway's country code: 47
- Dial the 8-digit Norwegian mobile number: [Mobile Number] (often starting with 4 or 9)
To call the Norwegian mobile number 91 23 45 67 from the USA, you dial: 011 47 91234567.
Norwegian mobile numbers are 8 digits long and typically start with 4 or 9. You dial these 8 digits directly after the country code 47.
Dialing a Norway mobile:
Understanding Norwegian Phone Numbers (8 digits)
Norway uses a closed 8-digit numbering plan. There are no separate area codes to dial. The first digit(s) indicate the type of number or region:
| Starting Digit(s) | General Use / Region (Examples) |
|---|---|
| 2x xx xx xx | Geographic numbers (mainly Oslo and surrounding areas) |
| 3x xx xx xx | Geographic numbers (mainly Southeastern Norway outside Oslo region) |
| 4x xx xx xx | Mobile numbers |
| 5x xx xx xx | Geographic numbers (mainly Southwestern Norway) |
| 6x xx xx xx | Geographic numbers (mainly areas north and east of Oslo) |
| 7x xx xx xx | Geographic numbers (mainly Central and Northern Norway) |
| 8x xx xx xx | Non-geographic numbers (toll-free, special services) |
| 9x xx xx xx | Mobile numbers |
When calling from the USA, always dial 011 + 47 + [the full 8-digit number] regardless of the starting digit.
Mobile Phone Networks in Norway
As mentioned, Norwegian mobile numbers are 8 digits long, usually starting with 4 or 9.
The main mobile network operators in Norway are Telenor and Telia Norway. Ice Norway also operates a network. Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is active, meaning the starting digits (4x or 9x) don't definitively identify the current operator a person uses.
When calling from the USA, use the format: 011 + 47 + [8-digit mobile number starting with 4 or 9].
Time Difference in Norway
Norway is in the Central European Time Zone (CET), which is UTC+1 during standard time. Norway observes Daylight Saving Time (CEST - Central European Summer Time, UTC+2) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
This means the time difference with the United States (USA) is typically:
US Eastern Time (ET): Norway is 6 hours ahead of ET (EST/EDT).
(Example: 9 AM ET is 3 PM CET/CEST)
US Central Time (CT): Norway is 7 hours ahead of CT (CST/CDT).
US Mountain Time (MT): Norway is 8 hours ahead of MT (MST/MDT).
US Pacific Time (PT): Norway is 9 hours ahead of PT (PST/PDT).
(Example: 9 AM PT is 6 PM CET/CEST)
Note: The exact difference can shift by an hour during the brief periods in spring and autumn when one country has changed clocks for DST and the other hasn't. Always double-check the current time difference, especially around late March/early April and late October/early November.
Norway's Phone System
Norway boasts a highly advanced and modern telecommunications infrastructure. Mobile phone penetration is extremely high, with excellent 4G LTE coverage across most of the country, including rural areas, provided by major operators like Telenor and Telia. 5G deployment is also well underway in urban centres and expanding. Fixed-line broadband, particularly fiber-optic (FTTH), is widely available, especially in populated areas. VoIP services and messaging apps are very common for communication.
Best Times to Call Norway
Considering the time difference, planning your calls to Norway from the USA is advisable.
Typical Norwegian business hours are Monday to Friday, roughly 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM CET/CEST (UTC+1/UTC+2).
The best window for calls from the USA is generally the US morning. Aim for 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM US Eastern Time. This corresponds to 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Norway, catching people during their afternoon business hours.
Calls later in the US day will likely fall outside Norwegian working or convenient social hours.
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