What is +44? Understanding the UK International Dialing Code

Learn about +44, the UK international dialing code, and how to call a UK number from abroad efficiently.

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The +44 is the international dialing code for the United Kingdom. When calling a UK phone number from abroad, dial your country's exit code, followed by 44, and then the local number without the initial zero. For example, to call 020 1234 5678 from the US, you would dial +44 20 1234 5678.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does the +44 code signify? +44 is the international dialing code for the United Kingdom, used when calling from outside the country.
  2. How do I call a UK number from the US? To call a UK number from the US, dial 011 (the exit code), followed by 44, and then the local number without the zero.
  3. Why is +44 used instead of 0? The +44 replaces the leading 0 in local UK numbers when dialing internationally to indicate that the call is from outside the UK.

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