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How to Call the UK From the US: Complete Guide (+44)
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The UK is the most common business calling destination from the US. Whether you are calling a London office, a supplier in Manchester, or family in Scotland, the good news is that UK calls are among the cheapest international routes — as low as $0.01 per minute with VoIP.
Yet US carriers still charge $1-$3 per minute. This guide shows you how to dial correctly and avoid overpaying.
How to Dial the UK From the US
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+44 + Area Code + Local Number (drop the leading 0)\n\nLondon landline: +44 20 7946 0958\nManchester: +44 161 496 0958\nUK mobile: +44 7700 900000\nToll-free (can't call from US): 0800 numbers
Step by Step
- Dial + (or 011 from a landline)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Drop the leading 0 from the UK number
- Dial the rest of the number
Example: A UK person gives you 020 7946 0958. You dial +44 20 7946 0958 (remove the 0 from 020).
UK Area Codes
UK Mobile Numbers
All UK mobile numbers start with 07 domestically, which becomes +44 7 from the US.
