Free Call to Denmark from US — $0.034/min (2026)
Call Denmark free with WhatsApp or Messenger (very popular). No area codes — all 8-digit numbers. BubblyPhone $0.034/min. +45 dialing guide, TDC/Telenor carriers.
Calling Denmark costs $0.034/min with BubblyPhone — $2.04 for a full hour. WhatsApp is popular in Denmark, though Danes also use native SMS more than most Europeans. Denmark has no area codes — all numbers are 8 digits, making dialing simple.
Denmark has excellent mobile infrastructure and one of the highest smartphone penetration rates in the world. Whether you're calling Copenhagen, Aarhus, or Odense, the number format is the same — just 8 digits after +45.
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1. WhatsApp — Popular
WhatsApp is widely used in Denmark for messaging and calls. Voice and video calls are free and work well. Denmark has excellent internet — among the best in Europe — with strong 4G/5G coverage from TDC, Telenor, and 3 (Three).
2. Facebook Messenger — Very Popular in Denmark
Messenger is particularly popular in Denmark— Danes use it heavily for both messaging and calls. In some demographics, Messenger is used even more than WhatsApp. It's deeply integrated into Danish social life.
Tip:If your Danish contact doesn't have WhatsApp, they almost certainly have Messenger. Denmark has one of the highest Facebook penetration rates in Europe.
3. FaceTime — Good Option
iPhone market share in Denmark is around 45-50%. FaceTime works well for video calls if both sides have Apple devices. Danes are tech-savvy and early adopters.
4. SMS — Still Popular
Unlike most European countries where SMS has been largely replaced by WhatsApp, Danes still use SMS heavily. Danish mobile plans typically include unlimited SMS. Don't be surprised if your Danish contact prefers a regular text over WhatsApp.
Calling Danish Phone Numbers
Rates for calling Danish mobile and landline numbers:
| Service | Mobile Rate | Landline Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.034/min | $0.034/min | Browser, iOS, Android |
| Google Voice | $0.03/min | $0.01/min | US Google account required |
| Rebtel | $0.04/min | $0.03/min | Unlimited plans available |
| Viber Out | $0.069/min | $0.069/min | Not common in Denmark |
| AT&T / Verizon | $1.50-3.00/min | $1.50-3.00/min | Up to 90x more expensive |
Our honest take: Google Voice ($0.01/min landline, $0.03/min mobile) is slightly cheaper than BubblyPhone ($0.034/min). Both are very affordable. A 60-minute call costs $1.80-$2.04. At these rates, use whichever is more convenient. WhatsApp or Messenger are free.
How to Dial Denmark from the US
# From a US phone:
011 + 45 + 8-digit number
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+45 + 8-digit number
# Example — calling a Copenhagen number:
+45 33 12 34 56
# Example — calling a Danish mobile:
+45 20 12 34 56
# Example — calling Aarhus:
+45 86 12 34 56
Important: Denmark has no area codes. All numbers are exactly 8 digits after the country code +45. There's no leading 0 to drop. Just dial +45 followed by the 8-digit number. Landlines typically start with 3x-9x, mobiles start with 2x-4x or 5x-6x.
No Area Codes in Denmark
Denmark abolished geographic area codes in 1989. All numbers are 8 digits nationwide. You can't tell which city someone is in from their number. This makes dialing simple — just +45 and the number. No leading zero, no area code to look up.
Number Ranges
- Mobile: 20-42xx, 50-53xx, 60-61xx
- Landline: 33xx (Copenhagen), 86xx (Aarhus region), 75xx (Southern Jutland)
- Emergency: 112
- All numbers: 8 digits, no area codes
Carriers & Mobile
- TDC/YouSee: Largest carrier
- Telenor DK: Second largest
- 3 (Three): Third carrier
- Coverage: Excellent nationwide — one of Europe's best
- 5G: Rapidly expanding in urban areas
Which Method Should You Use?
Calling family in Denmark
WhatsApp or Messenger — both are free and widely used. Messenger may actually be more popular with some Danish demographics.
Calling a Danish business
Google Voice ($0.01/min) or BubblyPhone ($0.034/min). A 30-minute business call costs $0.30-$1.02.
Calling a Danish mobile number
Google Voice ($0.03/min) or BubblyPhone ($0.034/min) — nearly identical pricing. A 60-minute call costs $1.80-$2.04.
Quick text message
WhatsApp or SMS — Danes still actively use SMS, so either works. Danish mobile plans include unlimited SMS domestically.
Tips for Calling Denmark
- Denmark is 6 hours ahead of EST (CET, UTC+1). When it's 10 AM in New York, it's 4 PM in Copenhagen. Best window: 10 AM - noon EST (4-6 PM Copenhagen) or 1-3 PM EST (7-9 PM Copenhagen)
- No area codes — all Danish numbers are 8 digits. No leading 0. Just dial +45 and the number. It's one of the simplest dialing formats in Europe
- Danes still use SMS — unlike most Europeans who've switched entirely to WhatsApp, many Danes actively use SMS. Their mobile plans include unlimited texts
- Greenland and Faroe Islands — these are part of the Danish realm but have separate country codes. Greenland is +299, Faroe Islands is +298. Not +45
- Skype shut down in 2025 — if you used Skype to call Denmark, switch to WhatsApp/Messenger (free), Google Voice ($0.01-0.03/min), or BubblyPhone ($0.034/min)
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