ISO
GB / GBR
United Kingdom
+44
Capital
London
Continent
Europe
Timezone
UTC
Currency
GBP
Scam risk
LOW
Population
67,886,011 · English
🕐 Current time in United Kingdom
UTC
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Common formats for +44
The country code for United Kingdom can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+44- international E.164 format (with plus sign)44- digits only (often typed in search)0044- with European exit code (00)011 44- with US exit code (011)00 44 XXXX XXXXXX- full landline example+44 7XXX XXXXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 44 + area + number
Landline:
00 44 XXXX XXXXXX · Mobile: +44 7XXX XXXXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 44 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 44, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 44 XXXX XXXXXX |
+44 7XXX XXXXXX |
Australia
|
0011 44 XXXX XXXXXX |
+44 7XXX XXXXXX |
Canada
|
011 44 XXXX XXXXXX |
+44 7XXX XXXXXX |
India
|
00 44 XXXX XXXXXX |
+44 7XXX XXXXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
113 |
Leeds |
1140 |
Sheffield |
1141 |
Sheffield |
1142 |
Sheffield |
1143 |
Sheffield |
1144 |
Sheffield |
1145 |
Sheffield |
1146 |
Sheffield |
115 |
Nottingham |
116 |
Leicester |
Scam Risk: LOW
Low scam risk from UK numbers. Wangiri (one-ring) fraud and HMRC impersonation scams are common domestically. Strong Ofcom regulations.
Common scam types from +44
- Wangiri
- Government Impersonation
- Robocall
What to do
- +44 is a low-risk country code
- Standard phone safety practices apply
FAQ
What country has the code +44?
The country code +44 belongs to United Kingdom.
Is +44 a scam?
+44 is the legitimate country code for United Kingdom. The scam risk level is low. Low scam risk from UK numbers. Wangiri (one-ring) fraud and HMRC impersonation scams are common domestically. Strong Ofcom regulations.
How to call United Kingdom from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 44 + local number. From a US cell: dial +44 + local number.
