Moscow Area Code 495 & 499: Complete Guide (2026)
Moscow area codes 495 and 499 explained. How to dial Moscow from abroad, the history of 095 to 495 transition, time zone, costs, and tips.
Quick Facts: Moscow Area Codes
| City | Moscow, Russia (pop. 13 million) |
| Area Codes | 495 (primary) and 499 |
| Country Code | +7 |
| Time Zone | MSK (UTC+3), no DST |
| Number Format | +7 495 XXX-XX-XX (10 digits) |
Moscow's Area Codes: 495 vs 499
Moscow uses two area codes — 495 (the original) and 499 (added in December 2005 when 495 numbers ran out). Both serve the entire city of Moscow. The old code 095 was replaced by 495 in the same 2005 transition.
| Code | Area | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 495 | Moscow (city) | Original, premium/central numbers |
| 499 | Moscow (city) | Added 2005, same coverage |
| 498 | Moscow Oblast | Surrounding cities/towns |
| 496 | Moscow Oblast (east) | Noginsk, Elektrostal |
| 497 | Moscow Oblast (west) | Odintsovo, Krasnogorsk |
How to Dial Moscow
From the USA
Landline: 011-7-495-XXX-XX-XX
Mobile: +7-495-XXX-XX-XX
From UK/Europe
Format: 00-7-495-XXX-XX-XX
Moscow Mobile Numbers
Moscow mobile numbers use +7 9XX prefixes (e.g., 916, 925, 903) — not 495 or 499. If a number starts with +7 9XX, it's a mobile phone regardless of where in Russia the person lives.
The History: From 095 to 495
Moscow's telephone system has evolved through several code changes:
- Pre-2005: Moscow used area code 095
- December 2005: 095 was replaced by 495, and 499 was added
- All existing 095 numbers became 495 numbers automatically
- The change was part of Russia's national numbering plan reform
Moscow Time Zone
Moscow is in Moscow Standard Time (MSK) — UTC+3 year-round. Russia does not observe daylight saving time.
- vs US Eastern: Moscow is 8 hours ahead (EST) / 7 hours ahead (EDT)
- vs US Pacific: Moscow is 11 hours ahead (PST) / 10 hours ahead (PDT)
- vs London: Moscow is 3 hours ahead (GMT) / 2 hours ahead (BST)
Cost to Call Moscow
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.02-0.05/min |
| AT&T / Verizon | $2.50-3.50/min |
| T-Mobile | $0.25+/min |
| Telegram | Free (app-to-app) |
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