Country Code Lookup

Find the international dialing code for any country. Enter a country name or phone code to get started.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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How to Use Country Codes

From the United States or Canada

  1. 1Dial 011 (the US/Canada exit code)
  2. 2Dial the country code (e.g., 91 for India)
  3. 3Dial the local phone number

Example: To call India: 011-91-XXXXXXXXXX

With BubblyPhone (Easier!)

  1. 1Enter the number with + and country code
  2. 2Click Call - that's it!

Example: Just enter +91 98765 43210 and call

Got a Call From an Unknown International Number?

Identify the country first: the 1–3 digits after the + are the country code — type them into the lookup above and you'll see where the call came from. Then, before you call back, check the number against spam reports with our spam number checker — international callback scams rely on curiosity dials, which can bill at premium rates.

Seeing a website name next to a +1 number in your caller ID or a text? A legitimate company's number normally matches the region its site operates in. A US +1 number pushing a site you've never used is the classic smishing pattern — verify the number on the company's official contact page, or run it through the phone number validator to confirm it's even a real, dialable number.

Why 03xx, 080, 09xx Numbers Don't Show a Country

A number written in national format — starting with 0 and no + sign — can't be resolved to a country, because the leading digits only have meaning inside one country's numbering plan. 0321… is a Pakistani mobile, but also a valid UK landline prefix; 080 is a Japanese mobile prefix, a Nigerian mobile prefix, and a UK freephone range. The 0 is a domestic trunk prefix that gets dropped in international format, so the country simply isn't encoded in the digits.

  • To identify the country you need the international form: ask the sender for the number with its + code, or check the SMS/WhatsApp header, which usually stores it.
  • If you know roughly where the person is, try the likely + codes in the lookup above — e.g. a Pakistani mobile 0321… becomes +92 321… (drop the leading 0).
  • Once you have the + form, the which-country tool confirms the country instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a country code?

A country code is a numerical prefix (1-3 digits) used for international phone calls. It identifies which country you're calling. For example, +1 is the United States and Canada, +44 is the United Kingdom, and +91 is India.

What's the difference between country code and area code?

A country code identifies the country (e.g., +91 for India), while an area code identifies a specific city or region within that country (e.g., 22 for Mumbai). When making international calls, you need the country code; the area code is part of the local number.

Why do some countries share the same country code?

Countries sharing the same telephone numbering plan use the same country code. For example, the United States, Canada, and several Caribbean nations all use +1. Within this plan, area codes distinguish between countries and regions.

Do I need to dial 0 before the country code?

No. When dialing internationally, you should not include any leading 0 from the local number. The 0 is typically a trunk prefix used only for domestic calls within the country.

What is an exit code?

An exit code (also called IDD prefix) is the number you dial to indicate you're making an international call. From the US and Canada, it's 011. From most other countries, it's 00. With BubblyPhone, you don't need to worry about exit codes - just use the + format.

How do I find the country of a number that starts with 0?

You can't from the digits alone — a leading 0 means the number is in national format, and the same prefix exists in many countries (0321… is a Pakistani mobile and a UK landline prefix). Get the international form with the + code — ask the sender or check the message header — then drop the leading 0: 0321… in Pakistan becomes +92 321….

A website texted me from a +1 number — how do I check if it is real?

A legitimate company's number normally matches the region its site operates in, and appears on the company's official contact page. If a +1 number is pushing a site you've never used, treat it as smishing: verify the number on the official site and run it through a spam number checker before replying or calling back.

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