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If you want to stay in contact with people in the United Kingdom, you can give them a call from the United States with ease. To call someone in the UK you'll have to dial "011", then "44," followed by the person's number. When you call the UK, there are a couple of other things you should also keep in mind, like the additional fees you may incur from making an international call. If you follow the right steps and dial the right numbers, you'll be talking to someone in the UK in no time.
Calling the UK from the US
- Dial 011 or + to “exit” the U.S. phone system.
- Then, dial 44 , which is the UK country code.
- Enter the area code that you want to call.
- Enter the rest of the phone number and hit call.
Steps
Dialing a UK Number
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Dial 011 or the “+” key. 011 is the number that you dial to make a call outside of the United States. Some cell phones require you to dial + instead of 011 to dial outside of the country. Try either method if calling from a cell phone. [1] X Research source
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Dial 44. This number is the country code for the United Kingdom. After dialing 44 you’ll be able to call any number in the UK. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Enter the area code. The UK is made of different area codes that can have anywhere from 2-5 digits in the number. If the area code has a 0 in front of it, do not dial this number. Enter the rest of the numbers after the 0. [3] X Research source
- Popular area codes include 020 for London, 0113 for Leeds, 0161 for Manchester, and 01452 for Gloucester.
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Enter the rest of their phone number. The rest of the phone number should be anywhere from 4-8 digits. The area code and phone number combined will make up a 10-digit number. This is the length of all phone numbers in the UK.
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Wait for the phone to ring. Once you’ve dialed the full 10-digit number, the phone should start ringing on the other side. Wait for the person in the UK to pick up their end of the phone.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow much does it cost to call the UK from America?Community AnswerIt depends on your plan. On average, it's $1.59 (U.S. dollars) per minute.
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QuestionHow do I call a London number from an American cell phone while in London?Community AnswerSwitch the sim or go get a new London sim card and transfer your numbers to your new sim. If this doesn't work, you can follow the steps in this article.
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QuestionWhat is the USA code I should dial when calling from London?Community AnswerThe code for the USA is 001. Use this, then the area code, plus the number you wish to reach.
Tips
References
- ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/uk//
- ↑ https://www.uniontelecard.com/calling-guides/uk/#a1
- ↑ https://www.uniontelecard.com/calling-guides/uk/#a1
- ↑ https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/uk
- ↑ http://www.timetemperature.com/tzus/time_zone.shtml
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/international-long-distance-calling-made-simple-tip-sheet
- ↑ https://www.internationalstudent.com/international-communications/international-phone-card/
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If you’re in the United States and you want to call the UK, dial 011, or the exit code allowing you to make international calls from the U.S. Next, dial 44, which is the country code for the UK, followed by the area code. If the area code has a 0 in front of it, omit this number and dial the rest of the area code. Finish by dialing the rest of the phone number. The area code and phone number together should make up a 10-digit number. To learn alternate ways to call the UK, like using a calling card, read on!
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