+44 at a Glance
| Calling code | +44 |
| Country / region | United Kingdom |
| Also written as | 0044 (00 prefix, Europe and most of the world), 011 44 (011 prefix, US and Canada) |
| Note | Also Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man |
| From the US / Canada | 011 44 + national number |
| From most other countries | 00 44 + national number (or +44 from a mobile) |
Phone Numbers in the United Kingdom
UK numbers are written with a leading 0 at home and without it from abroad: the London number 020 7946 0000 becomes +44 20 7946 0000, and a mobile on 07700 900000 becomes +44 7700 900000. The first digits tell you the type of number: 01 and 02 are geographic, 03 costs the same as a geographic call, 07 is mostly mobiles, 0800 and 0808 are free to call and 09 is premium rate.
Some well-known area codes: 020 London, 0121 Birmingham, 0161 Manchester, 0131 Edinburgh, 029 Cardiff and 028 for all of Northern Ireland. Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man are not part of the UK but share +44, with the area codes 01481, 01534 and 01624.
Numbering is managed by Ofcom. In the UK, scam texts can be forwarded free of charge to 7726, which reports them to the sender's mobile network.
How to Dial a +44 Number
- Start with your country's international prefix: 011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe, or simply + from any mobile phone.
- Dial 44.
- Dial the national number. If it starts with a 0, drop that leading zero.
Missed Call From +44?
Unrecognized international numbers are a common pattern in Wangiri ("one ring") scams: the caller hangs up after one ring hoping you call back a premium-rate number. If you don't know anyone in United Kingdom, don't call back. If the call matters, the caller will try again or leave a message.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has calling code +44?
United Kingdom. Also Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man.
How do I call +44 from the US?
Dial 011 44 followed by the national number without its leading zero.
What does 0044 mean?
0044 is +44 written with the international prefix used in the UK, most of Europe and much of the world: 00 replaces the plus sign, so 0044 and +44 reach the same number in the United Kingdom. From the US and Canada the prefix is 011, so the same code is written 011 44.
Is a call from +44 a scam?
Not necessarily, but treat unexpected international calls with caution. One-ring missed calls are the classic Wangiri callback scam: hoping you return the call to a premium-rate number. If you do not know anyone in United Kingdom, do not call back, and never share personal or payment details on calls you did not initiate.
What does 0044 mean?
0044 is the same as +44, the code for the United Kingdom, written with 00, the international prefix used in most of Europe. From the US and Canada you dial 011 44 instead.