How To Call Slovenia From US: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Slovenia from the United States:
- Landline:
011 + 386 + Area Code (1-3 digits) + Local Number(Total 8 digits after 386) - Mobile:
011 + 386 + Mobile Prefix (2 digits) + Subscriber Number (6 digits)(Total 8 digits after 386)
Examples:
- For a Ljubljana landline (Area Code 1):
011 + 386 + 1 + XXX XX XX - For a Slovenian mobile phone (e.g., A1 prefix 40):
011 + 386 + 40 + XXX XXX
Slovenia is on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). This is generally 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET).
How to Dial Slovenia from the US
How to Call a Landline in Slovenia
To call a Slovenian landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Slovenia's country code: Next, key in
386. - Step 3 – Dial the Slovenian Area Code: Slovenian area codes are 1 to 3 digits long (e.g.,
1for Ljubljana,2for Maribor). When calling from abroad, drop the leading0if it's part of the domestic area code. - Step 4 – Dial the local phone number: This number, when combined with the area code, will form an 8-digit national number. (e.g., if area code is 1 digit, local number is 7 digits; if area code is 2 digits, local number is 6 digits).
For example, to call a Ljubljana landline number that is domestically (01) XXX XX XX, you would dial: 011 386 1 XXX XX XX
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Slovenia
Calling a Slovenian mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Slovenia's country code: Next, key in
386. - Step 3 – Dial the Slovenian mobile number: Slovenian mobile numbers consist of a 2-digit mobile prefix (e.g.,
30, 31, 40, 41, 70) followed by a 6-digit subscriber number, making an 8-digit number in total after the country code. Drop any leading `0` from the domestic mobile prefix.
For example, if the Slovenian mobile number is 040 XXX XXX, you would dial: 011 386 40 XXX XXX from the US.
Understanding Slovenian Phone Numbers
Slovenian phone numbers use the country code +386. Domestically, numbers are 9 digits long (including a leading 0 trunk prefix). When calling internationally, this leading 0 is dropped, and you dial +386 followed by an 8-digit national significant number (NSN).
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 386 + Area Code (1-3 digits) + Subscriber Number(total 8 digits after 386) - The area code plus the subscriber number makes up the 8-digit NSN.
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 386 + Mobile Prefix (2 digits) + Subscriber Number (6 digits) - The mobile prefix (e.g.,
30, 40, 70) plus the subscriber number makes up the 8-digit NSN.
Slovenian Area Codes (Fixed Lines)
When calling a landline in Slovenia from the US, dial 011 + 386, then the area code (dropping any leading '0' used for domestic calls), followed by the local subscriber number to complete the 8-digit national number.
| Region/Major City | Area Code (Dial after 386) | Example Format (after 386) |
|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana | 1 | 1 XXX XX XX |
| Maribor, Murska Sobota, Ravne na Koroškem | 2 | 2 XXX XX XX |
| Celje, Trbovlje | 3 | 3 XXX XX XX |
| Kranj | 4 | 4 XXX XX XX |
| Koper, Postojna, Nova Gorica | 5 | 5 XXX XX XX |
| Novo Mesto, Krško | 7 | 7 XXX XX XX |
Note: The subscriber number length will vary to make the total number after the area code (and after +386) 8 digits. For example, a 1-digit area code has a 7-digit subscriber number. A 2-digit area code has a 6-digit subscriber number.
Slovenian Mobile Phone Prefixes
Slovenian mobile phone numbers are 8 digits long after the +386 country code. They start with a 2-digit mobile network prefix.
| Operator (Typical Association) | Mobile Prefix (Dial after 386) | Example Full Number (after +386) |
|---|---|---|
| A1 (incl. Bob, HoT) | 30, 40, 68, 69 | e.g., 40 XXX XXX |
| Telekom Slovenije (incl. Izimobil, Spar Mobil) | 31, 41, 51, 65 | e.g., 31 XXX XXX |
| Telemach | 70, 71 | e.g., 70 XXX XXX |
| T-2 | 64 | e.g., 64 XXX XXX |
*Mobile Number Portability is active in Slovenia, so the prefix does not always guarantee the current service provider. The subscriber number is 6 digits long.
Time Difference
Slovenia is in the Central European Time Zone (CET), which is UTC+1 during standard time. During summer, Slovenia observes Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. This change typically occurs from late March to late October.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) and Slovenia is on CEST (UTC+2): Slovenia is 6 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 6 PM in Slovenia).
- When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) and Slovenia is on CET (UTC+1): Slovenia is 6 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 6 PM in Slovenia).
Slovenia's Phone System
Slovenia has a well-developed telecommunications infrastructure, regulated by the Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia (AKOS). The system features a 9-digit national numbering plan (0 + 8 digits). For international calls, the leading '0' is dropped. Telekom Slovenije is the incumbent operator, with A1 Slovenia, Telemach, and T-2 being other significant providers for both fixed and mobile services. The country has good 4G coverage, and 5G networks are being actively deployed, aligning with EU digital connectivity goals.
Best Times to Call
Considering Slovenia is generally 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET):
- A good window for business calls from the US ET zone is morning ET (e.g., 9 AM - 11 AM ET), which corresponds to mid-afternoon in Slovenia (3 PM - 5 PM CET/CEST).
- Slovenian business hours are typically Monday to Friday, from around 8:00/9:00 AM to 4:00/5:00 PM.
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