How To Call The UK from The US: A Step-By-Step Guide

The UK country code is +44

For calls to the UK from the USA (landline) dial: 011 + 44 + Area Code + Landline Number.

For calls to the UK from the USA (mobile) dial: 011 + 44 + mobile number.

Need to call the UK? We’ve got you covered. Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to call UK from the United States including:

  • How to call mobile phones in the UK
  • How to call landlines
  • The different calling codes (and how to call them)
  • The UK time zones
  • Frequently asked questions

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How To Call the UK From the USA (Complete 4-Step Process)

Step 1: Dial the US exit code (011): this is the international prefix that dials you out of the United States. If you’re using a mobile, you can use the + symbol (press and hold down the 0 (zero) key for 2 seconds.

Step 2: Dial the UK international code (44): this is the international country code for the United Kingdom.

Step 3: Dial the area code (2-4 digits) or mobile code (7).

Step 4: Dial the local or mobile number: This is the number of the person you wish to speak to.

Tip: each country has a different exit code, but if you are using a cell phone, then use the + symbol, this is automatically converted into the exit code regardless of the country you are in.

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Call From the USA To A UK Landline

Here’s the sequence for calling a landline number in the UK from the US.

Exit Code = + or 011 – this lets your carrier know that you’re about to call outside of the USA.

Country Code = This tells your carrier which geo (country) you wish to connect to.

2-4 Digit Area Code = This is the area/region where your call is to be placed.

6-8 Digit Phone Number = This is the personal number of the person you wish to speak with.

Landlines have 10-digits, including the area code.

LOCATION EXIT CODE COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE PHONE NUMBER
Birmingham 011 44 121 123-4567

Call From the USA To A UK Cell Phone

Calling a mobile in the UK is the same as calling a landline.

Exit Code = + or 011 – this lets your carrier know that you’re about to call outside of the USA.

Country Code = This tells your carrier which geo (country) you wish to connect to.

2-3 Digit Area Code = This is the area/region where your call is to be placed.

7-8 Digit Phone Number = This is the personal number of the person you wish to speak with.

LOCATION EXIT CODE COUNTRY CODE MOBILE CODE PHONE NUMBER
United Kingdom 011 44 7 12345-6789

The Area Codes In The UK

Below are some of the main UK area codes in Alphabetical order including example dialing guide i.e. following the the table from left to right shows you what you need to dial in to makes calls to UK landlines.

LOCATION EXIT CODE COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE PHONE NUMBER
Aberdeen 011 44 1224 6-digit number
Belfast 011 44 28 8-digit number
Birmingham 011 44 121 7-digit number
Blackburn 011 44 1254 6-digit number
Blackpool 011 44 1253 6-digit number
Bolton 011 44 1204 6-digit number
Bournemouth 011 44 1202 6-digit number
Brighton 011 44 1273 6-digit number
Bristol 011 44 117 7-digit number
Cambridge 011 44 1223 6-digit number
Cardiff 011 44 29 8-digit number
Colchester 011 44 1206 6-digit number
Coventry 011 44 24 8-digit number
Derby 011 44 1332 6-digit number
Dundee 011 44 1382 6-digit number
Edinburgh 011 44 131 7-digit number
Glasgow 011 44 141 7-digit number
Gloucester 011 44 1452 6-digit number

Time Difference From The US To The UK

There are six time zones in the United States from which you may be calling, so it’s a good idea to consider the recipient’s local time:

  1. Eastern Time: the UK will be five hours ahead of you, so at noon it will be 5 PM in the UK
  2. Central Time: the UK will be six hours ahead of you, so at noon, it will be 6 PM in the UK
  3. Mountain Time: the UK will be seven hours ahead of you, so at noon, it will be 7 PM (If you’re in Arizona, the UK will be eight hours ahead of you during daylight savings time.)
  4. Pacific Time: the UK will be eight hours ahead of you, so at noon, it will be 8 PM in the UK
  5. Alaska Time: the UK will be nine hours ahead of you, so at noon, it will be 9 PM in the UK
  6. Hawaii Time: the UK will be 10 hours ahead of you, so at noon, it will be 10 PM in the UK (During daylight savings time, it will be 11 hours ahead.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Step 1: Dial 011: this is the exit code for the US. Alternatively, use the + symbol.

Step 2: Dial 44: this is the country code for the UK

Step 3: Dial the area code (if calling to a landline) or 7 if calling to a mobile number.

Step 4: Dial the phone number.

Press and hold the 0 button on your keypad, this brings up the + symbol. Then key in 44, then the phone number of the person you wish to speak to.

Yes, when making an international call outside of the United States, you need to enter in the exit code which is 011, this tells your phone carrier that you want to dial outside of your country.

Generally, yes. Unless you have the UK bundled with your calling package. Alternatively, if you’re using Phone Card Choice which allows you to call internationally to the UK from as low as 1.9 cents per minute to landlines and 8.8 cents to mobile.

No, our calling cards use traditional phone system as if you were making a call from your homeline or mobile phone.

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