How to Call Russia from USA: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Call Russia from USA: dial 011-7 + area code + number. Cost comparison of 6 services, Moscow/St. Petersburg city codes, time zones, and common mistakes.
How to Call Russia from the USA
To call Russia from the USA, dial: 011 + 7 + area code + number. From a mobile phone, you can use +7 instead of 011-7.
Mobile shortcut: +7 + [area code] + [local number]
Step-by-Step Examples
Calling a Moscow Landline
US Landline: 011-7-495-XXX-XX-XX
US Mobile: +7-495-XXX-XX-XX
495 is Moscow's primary area code. 499 also works for Moscow.
Calling a Russian Mobile
US Landline: 011-7-9XX-XXX-XX-XX
US Mobile: +7-9XX-XXX-XX-XX
All Russian mobile numbers start with 9 after the country code.
Calling St. Petersburg
US Landline: 011-7-812-XXX-XX-XX
US Mobile: +7-812-XXX-XX-XX
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't include the 8: Russians dial 8 before domestic calls (e.g., 8-495-XXX). When calling from the US, skip the 8 entirely.
- Don't confuse with Kazakhstan: Both countries share +7. Russian landlines use 3XX-8XX codes; Kazakhstan uses 6XX-7XX.
- Use 011, not 00: The US exit code is 011. Europe uses 00. From a US mobile, just use +.
- Check the area code: Moscow has TWO area codes (495 and 499). Using the wrong one gives you a wrong number.
Russian City Codes
| City | Area Code | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 495 / 499 | Capital, largest city |
| St. Petersburg | 812 | Second-largest city |
| Novosibirsk | 383 | Largest Siberian city |
| Yekaterinburg | 343 | Urals federal district |
| Kazan | 843 | Capital of Tatarstan |
| Vladivostok | 423 | Far East, Pacific coast |
| Sochi | 862 | Black Sea resort |
For the full list, see our complete Russia area codes guide.
Cost Comparison: 6 Services
| Service | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.02-0.05/min | VoIP, pay-as-you-go |
| AT&T | $2.50-3.50/min | Without add-on |
| Verizon | $2.00-3.00/min | Pay-per-use |
| T-Mobile | $0.25+/min | With Stateside add-on |
| Google Voice | $0.07/min | US only |
| Telegram | Free | App-to-app, 70M+ Russian users |
Best Times to Call Russia
Moscow is UTC+3 — 8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. But Russia spans 11 time zones.
- US East Coast → Moscow: Call 8 AM - 12 PM EST (= 4 PM - 8 PM Moscow)
- US West Coast → Moscow: Call 5 AM - 9 AM PST (= 4 PM - 8 PM Moscow)
- US East Coast → Vladivostok: Call 5 PM - 9 PM EST (= 8 AM - 12 PM next day)
Alternatives to Phone Calls
Telegram is by far the most popular messaging app in Russia (70M+ users). WhatsApp and Viber also work. For free voice/video calls, Telegram is the best option if the other person uses it.
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