Russia Country Code (+7): Area Codes, Mobile Prefixes & How to Dial
Russia's country code is +7 (shared with Kazakhstan). Dial from US: 011 + 7 + number. Moscow 495/499, St. Petersburg 812, plus 30+ mobile prefixes by carrier. Free calling rates from $0.01/min.
Russia Country Code (+7)
Complete guide to calling Russia - spanning 11 time zones across the world's largest country
π·πΊQuick Facts
Shared Country Code: +7
Russia shares the +7 country code with Kazakhstan. Russian numbers use area codes 3XX-8XX for landlines and 9XX for mobile phones. Kazakhstan uses area code 7XX. If you see +7 7XX, it's Kazakhstan!
πWhy Does Russia Use +7? The Soviet History
The country code +7 was assigned to the Soviet Union in the 1960s when the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) created the international dialing system. Single-digit codes (like +1 for North America, +7 for the USSR) were given to the world's largest telephone networks.
When the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, the 15 former republics needed their own codes. Most received new ones β Ukraine got +380, Georgia +995, the Baltic states +370/+371/+372. But Russia inherited +7 as the successor state, and Kazakhstan kept +7 as well, since reassigning millions of phone numbers would have been impractical.
This is why +7 is the only country code shared by two countries today. Russian numbers use area codes starting with 3-8 (landlines) and 9 (mobile), while Kazakhstan uses the 7XX range. If you see a number starting with +7 7XX, it's Kazakhstan β anything else under +7 is Russia.
πHow to Dial Russia
Universal Format
Drop the domestic "8" prefix when calling from abroad. Russian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 9.
Important: Within Russia, numbers are dialed with "8" prefix (8-495-XXX-XX-XX). When calling from abroad, replace "8" with "+7" (so it becomes +7-495-XXX-XX-XX).
St. Petersburg: Cultural Capital
Area code: 812 | Second largest city
ποΈMajor City Area Codes
| City | Area Code | Region | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 495, 499 | Central | +7-495-XXX-XX-XX |
| St. Petersburg | 812 | Northwest | +7-812-XXX-XX-XX |
| Novosibirsk | 383 | Siberia | +7-383-XXX-XX-XX |
| Yekaterinburg | 343 | Urals | +7-343-XXX-XX-XX |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 831 | Volga | +7-831-XXX-XX-XX |
| Kazan | 843 | Volga | +7-843-XXX-XX-XX |
| Chelyabinsk | 351 | Urals | +7-351-XXX-XX-XX |
| Omsk | 381 | Siberia | +7-381-XXX-XX-XX |
| Samara | 846 | Volga | +7-846-XXX-XX-XX |
| Rostov-on-Don | 863 | South | +7-863-XXX-XX-XX |
| Ufa | 347 | Volga | +7-347-XXX-XX-XX |
| Krasnoyarsk | 391 | Siberia | +7-391-XXX-XX-XX |
| Voronezh | 473 | Central | +7-473-XXX-XX-XX |
| Perm | 342 | Urals | +7-342-XXX-XX-XX |
| Volgograd | 844 | South | +7-844-XXX-XX-XX |
| Krasnodar | 861 | South | +7-861-XXX-XX-XX |
| Saratov | 845 | Volga | +7-845-XXX-XX-XX |
| Vladivostok | 423 | Far East | +7-423-XXX-XX-XX |
| Irkutsk | 395 | Siberia | +7-395-XXX-XX-XX |
| Khabarovsk | 421 | Far East | +7-421-XXX-XX-XX |
| Sochi | 862 | South | +7-862-XXX-XX-XX |
| Kaliningrad | 401 | Northwest | +7-401-XXX-XX-XX |
| Yaroslavl | 485 | Central | +7-485-XXX-XX-XX |
| Murmansk | 815 | Northwest | +7-815-XXX-XX-XX |
| Tyumen | 345 | Urals | +7-345-XXX-XX-XX |
| Tomsk | 382 | Siberia | +7-382-XXX-XX-XX |
| Barnaul | 385 | Siberia | +7-385-XXX-XX-XX |
| Kemerovo | 384 | Siberia | +7-384-XXX-XX-XX |
| Orenburg | 353 | Urals | +7-353-XXX-XX-XX |
| Ryazan | 491 | Central | +7-491-XXX-XX-XX |
| Tula | 487 | Central | +7-487-XXX-XX-XX |
| Izhevsk | 341 | Volga | +7-341-XXX-XX-XX |
| Bryansk | 483 | Central | +7-483-XXX-XX-XX |
| Astrakhan | 851 | South | +7-851-XXX-XX-XX |
| Penza | 841 | Volga | +7-841-XXX-XX-XX |
| Lipetsk | 474 | Central | +7-474-XXX-XX-XX |
| Kursk | 471 | Central | +7-471-XXX-XX-XX |
| Arkhangelsk | 818 | Northwest | +7-818-XXX-XX-XX |
| Yakutsk | 411 | Far East | +7-411-XXX-XX-XX |
| Stavropol | 865 | South | +7-865-XXX-XX-XX |
| Magnitogorsk | 351 | Urals | +7-351-XXX-XX-XX |
| Petrozavodsk | 814 | Northwest | +7-814-XXX-XX-XX |
| Smolensk | 481 | Central | +7-481-XXX-XX-XX |
| Surgut | 346 | Urals | +7-346-XXX-XX-XX |
Note: Moscow has two area codes (495 and 499). Both are valid and widely used. See our complete Russian area codes list for all 80+ regional codes, or our Moscow area code guide for more detail.
π±Mobile Carriers
Russian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 9. The "Big Four" carriers dominate the market:
MTS
MegaFon
Beeline
Tele2 Russia
π± Mobile Format: Russian mobile numbers are 10 digits: 9XX-XXX-XX-XX. When calling from abroad: +7-9XX-XXX-XX-XX. Domestically: 8-9XX-XXX-XX-XX.
πRussian Mobile Prefix Lookup: Operator & Region
Russian mobile numbers start with +7 9XX. The first three digits after +7 identify the mobile operator and original registration region. Here are the most common prefixes:
Russian Mobile Code 920 β Operator & Region
Most searched Russian mobile prefix
Full dialing format: +7 920 XXX-XX-XX
Note: Due to mobile number portability (MNP) in Russia since 2013, a number starting with 920 may have been transferred to a different operator. The prefix only indicates the original registration, not necessarily the current carrier.
| Prefix (+7 ...) | Operator | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 910 | MTS | Central Russia (Voronezh, Tula, Bryansk) |
| 911 | MTS | Northwest (St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast) |
| 912 | MTS | Urals (Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk) |
| 916 | MTS | Moscow & Moscow Oblast |
| 920 | MegaFon | Nizhny Novgorod Oblast |
| 921 | MegaFon | Northwest (St. Petersburg) |
| 925 | MegaFon | Moscow & Moscow Oblast |
| 926 | MegaFon | Moscow & Moscow Oblast |
| 903 | Beeline | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 905 | Beeline | Central Russia |
| 906 | Beeline | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 909 | Beeline | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 900 | Tele2 | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 901 | Tele2 | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 950 | Tele2 | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 951 | Tele2 | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 913 | MTS | Western Siberia (Novosibirsk, Omsk, Tomsk) |
| 914 | MTS | Far East (Vladivostok, Khabarovsk) |
| 915 | MTS | Moscow & Moscow Oblast |
| 917 | MTS | Volga region (Kazan, Ufa, Samara) |
| 918 | MTS | South Russia (Krasnodar, Rostov) |
| 919 | MTS | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 922 | MegaFon | Urals (Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk) |
| 923 | MegaFon | Siberia (Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk) |
| 924 | MegaFon | Far East (Vladivostok, Yakutsk) |
| 960 | Beeline | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 961 | Beeline | South Russia (Krasnodar, Rostov) |
| 963 | Beeline | Various regions (nationwide) |
| 980 | MTS | Central Russia (Tula, Ryazan, Kaluga) |
| 985 | MTS | Moscow & Moscow Oblast |
| 989 | MTS | South Russia (Krasnodar) |
| 999 | Various | Shared prefix (all operators) |
Mobile Number Portability: Since 2013, Russians can switch carriers and keep their number. A number originally assigned to MegaFon (920) may now be on MTS or Beeline. The prefix only tells you the original carrier assignment.
Telegram: Russia's Favorite
70+ million Russian users
Telegram is extremely popular in Russia. WhatsApp and Viber also work. VKontakte (VK) is the dominant social network.
π°Cost to Call Russia
| Service | Rate per Minute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.02-0.05/min | Best rates for Russia |
| AT&T | $2.50-3.50/min | Standard international |
| Verizon | $2.00-3.00/min | Without plan |
| T-Mobile | $0.25/min or higher | Varies by plan |
| Telegram | Free | App-to-app, most popular |
π‘ Pro Tip: For contacting people in Russia, Telegram is the go-to app. For landlines or non-app users, BubblyPhone offers the best rates at a fraction of carrier prices.
π±Best Ways to Contact Someone in Russia
Russia has unique communication preferences. While phone calls still work, messaging apps dominate daily communication:
Important 2025 update:Russia's telecoms regulator Roskomnadzor began restricting voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Telegramin August 2025, citing fraud and βextremismβ concerns. Text messaging on both apps still works; only the in-app voice/video features are throttled or blocked at the network level on Russian carriers. Russian users have largely migrated to MAX (the state-backed messenger) or fallen back to regular phone calls. See WhatsApp voice blocked by country for the global picture.
Telegram (Text Only)
Telegram has 70+ million users in Russia and is the dominant messaging app for text, channels and groups. Voice / video calls are blocked since August 2025 on Russian carriers, but messaging still works.
Best for: Text, channels (calls blocked)
WhatsApp (Restricted)
Voice and video calls on WhatsApp are also blocked at the network level since August 2025. Messaging continues to work for now. For reliable voice calls to Russia, you need to call the actual phone number (PSTN), not the WhatsApp app.
Best for: Text messaging only
VK Messenger
VK (VKontakte) is Russia's largest social network with 100M+ users. Its built-in messenger includes free voice and video calls.
Best for: Younger demographics, social connections
BubblyPhone (Phone Numbers)
When you need to call a Russian landline or mobile number directly β offices, hotels, non-app users β BubblyPhone offers rates from $0.02/min, 50-100x cheaper than carriers.
Best for: Landlines, businesses, non-app users
πTime Zones (11 Total!)
Russia spans 11 time zones - the most of any country! This is important when scheduling calls.
- β’ Moscow: 8 PM (same day)
- β’ Yekaterinburg: 10 PM (same day)
- β’ Vladivostok: 3 AM (next day!)
π§Why Is My Call to Russia Not Going Through?
If your call to Russia fails, disconnects, or you hear a fast busy tone, check these common issues:
1. You forgot the exit code (011 from US)
From a US landline, you must dial 011 before the country code. Without it, the call routes domestically.
2. You didn't drop the leading "8"
Russian numbers are written domestically with an "8" prefix (8-495-...). When calling internationally, drop the 8 and use +7 instead.
3. Wrong number of digits
All Russian numbers are exactly 10 digits after the +7 country code. Landlines: area code (3-5 digits) + subscriber number. Mobile: always 9XX-XXX-XX-XX (10 digits). If you have more or fewer digits, the number is incomplete or has extra zeros.
4. You're calling a Kazakhstan number
If the number starts with +7 7XX, it's Kazakhstan, not Russia. Russian mobile numbers start with +7 9XX, and Russian landlines use area codes 3XX-8XX. The call may fail if your carrier routes +7 7XX differently.
5. International calling is not enabled on your plan
Some US carriers block international calls by default. Check with AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile to ensure international dialing is activated. Alternatively, use a VoIP service like BubblyPhone which works from any internet connection.
6. Network or sanctions-related routing issues
Some carriers have experienced intermittent routing issues to Russian numbers since 2022 sanctions. If your call consistently fails, try a different originating number or service. Inbound international calls to Russia may also be filtered by domestic spam systems β see our STIR/SHAKEN explainer for how international Caller ID authentication affects ring-through. BubblyPhone routes through multiple international gateways for reliable connectivity.
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