Russia Country Code (+7): Complete Guide to Calling Russia
Complete guide to Russia country code +7. Learn how to dial Russia from abroad, understand Moscow, St. Petersburg area codes, mobile operators (MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, Tele2), and 11 time zones.
Quick Facts: Russia Country Code
| Country Code | +7 |
| International Prefix | 8~10 (from Russia) |
| Number Format | +7 XXX XXX-XX-XX |
| Time Zones | 11 (UTC+2 to +12) |
| Major Carriers | MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, Tele2 |
How to Dial Russia
The Russia country code is +7. Drop the domestic "8" prefix when calling from abroad.
From the USA
Format: 011 + 7 + area code + number
Example (Moscow): 011-7-495-XXX-XX-XX
From UK/Europe
Format: 00 + 7 + area code + number
Example (St. Petersburg): 00-7-812-XXX-XX-XX
Mobile Numbers
Format: +7 + 10-digit number (starts with 9)
Example: +7-9XX-XXX-XX-XX
Russia Area Codes
| City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Moscow | 495, 499 |
| St. Petersburg | 812 |
| Novosibirsk | 383 |
| Yekaterinburg | 343 |
| Vladivostok | 423 |
| Kazan | 843 |
Mobile Carriers in Russia
Russian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 9:
- MTS (~31%): Largest carrier, prefixes 910-919, 980-989
- MegaFon (~28%): Second largest, prefixes 920-929, 930-939
- Beeline (~23%): Owned by VEON, prefixes 903, 905-909, 960-969
- Tele2 Russia (~18%): Budget carrier, prefixes 900-902, 950-959
Telegram: Russia's Favorite App
Telegram has 70+ million users in Russia - it's the most popular messaging app. WhatsApp and Viber also work. VKontakte (VK) is the dominant social network.
Cost to Call Russia
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.02-0.05/min |
| Carrier (AT&T/Verizon) | $2.50-3.50/min |
| T-Mobile | $0.25/min or higher |
| Telegram | Free (app-to-app) |
Time Zones (11 Total!)
Russia spans 11 time zones from UTC+2 to UTC+12:
- Moscow (UTC+3): 8 hours ahead of EST
- Novosibirsk (UTC+7): 12 hours ahead of EST
- Vladivostok (UTC+10): 15 hours ahead of EST
Pro Tips for Calling Russia
- Drop the 8: Replace domestic "8" prefix with "+7" when calling internationally
- Use Telegram: 70M+ Russian users, free calls over internet
- Check Time Zone: Russia spans 11 time zones - confirm which zone you're calling
- Shared Code: +7 is shared with Kazakhstan (7XX area codes are Kazakhstan)
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