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Example: To call India: 011-91-XXXXXXXXXX
Detailed reference for the 20 most-searched country codes. Each section covers the code, format, area-code breakdown, time zone, how to call from US / UK, and BubblyPhone rates. Click a flag to jump.
CST (UTC+8) — single time zone for the entire country
China uses +86 as its single national dialing code. Mobile and landline share the same country code; the leading digit of the national number distinguishes them.
China is one of the most populous calling destinations globally. WeChat is the dominant communication channel inside China (~95% of business comms run through it); WhatsApp is fully blocked. For US-to-China calls, the cheapest paths are Google Voice ($0.02/min) or Twilio ($0.06/min) for one-off voice; for daily Chinese-business contact, WeChat is mandatory.
11 time zones (UTC+2 to UTC+12) — Moscow is UTC+3 MSK
Russia and Kazakhstan share the +7 country code under the historic Soviet-era numbering plan. The first digit of the national number distinguishes them: 9 = mobile in Russia, 7 = Kazakhstan landline.
Russia is one of the most-searched country codes globally (8,441 impressions/month for "russia country code" alone). The Soviet-era +7 prefix shared with Kazakhstan is a frequent source of confusion. For diaspora calling, Telegram is the most reliable free option; for PSTN voice, BubblyPhone landline rates are workable but sanctions context affects which routes are available.
GMT (UTC+0) in winter, BST (UTC+1) in summer
The United Kingdom uses +44. Drop the leading 0 from the area code when dialing internationally — London 020 becomes +44 20, Manchester 0161 becomes +44 161.
The UK is the largest English-language press corridor (BBC, Guardian, FT, Times, Telegraph, Reuters London, Bloomberg London). Heavy expat population calling home (~150-200K US-expats in UK; large UK diaspora in US). The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is scheduled for retirement by 2027 — all UK landlines migrating to VoIP. BubblyPhone outbound is unaffected.
IST (UTC+5:30) — single time zone, half-hour offset
India uses +91. The first digit after the country code distinguishes mobile (6-9) from landline (2-5). Mobile numbers are 10 digits; landlines vary by city.
India has one of the largest diaspora corridors globally. 4.8M+ Indian-Americans, 1.5M+ in the UK, 1.6M+ in the UAE. Tech-press outreach corridor for global brands (Economic Times has 25M+ tech leaders/mo). Mobile penetration ~85%; landlines mostly business.
CET (UTC+1) winter, CEST (UTC+2) summer
Germany uses +49. Drop the leading 0 from area codes (Vorwahl) when dialing internationally — Berlin 030 becomes +49 30, Munich 089 becomes +49 89.
Major US-expat destination (153K verified, mostly military + corporate). Major business corridor for German press, automotive industry, finance (Frankfurt). BNetzA is the federal telecoms regulator. PSTN-to-VoIP migration is ongoing nationally.
4 time zones (UTC-5 to UTC-8); CDMX is UTC-6 CST
Mexico uses +52. Mobile numbers prefixed with 1 are deprecated since August 2019 — all mobile numbers now use the 10-digit national format identical to landlines.
Largest US-expat population globally (~1.6M State Department 2022). Largest LATAM business corridor for US firms. IFT (telecoms regulator) dissolved October 2025; CRT now regulates. Foreign-buyer real estate from US-Mexico cross-border is a major flow.
4 time zones; Sao Paulo and Rio are UTC-3 BRT
Brazil uses +55. The two-digit DDD (Discagem Direta a Distância) area code follows. Mobile numbers add a leading 9 after the DDD: +55 11 9XXXX XXXX.
Brazil ranks third in foreign-buyer US real estate (Brazil at $4.4B 2025 NAR data) and a major LATAM influencer-marketing corridor. WhatsApp is the dominant comms channel. SCM E.164 numbering reform postponed to March 2027. The DDD system generates ~4,000 impressions/month on "+55 area code" alone.
TRT (UTC+3) — single year-round
Turkey uses +90. Drop the leading 0 from area codes when dialing internationally. Istanbul has two area codes split by the Bosphorus: 212 European side, 216 Asian side.
Turkey emerged as a major e-commerce sourcing corridor following the 2025 US tariff regime (Turkey at ~10% reciprocal tariff vs China at 54%). BTK is the telecoms regulator. WhatsApp is unblocked. Major diaspora in Germany (~3M Turkish-Germans).
CET (UTC+1) winter, CEST (UTC+2) summer
France uses +33. Drop the leading 0 from area codes. Geographic codes start with 1-5 (Paris 1, Lyon 4, etc.); mobile starts with 6 or 7; non-geographic VoIP/business is 9.
France is a major Brussels-EU-press corridor and tech-startup hub (FrenchTech ecosystem). ARCEP is the regulator. MAN authentication (anti-spoofing) mandatory since January 2026 — outbound from non-attested lines may be flagged. Google Voice issues real French +33 1-5/9 numbers since 2022 (first-party Workspace).
CET (UTC+1) winter, CEST (UTC+2) summer
Italy uses +39. Unlike most European countries, Italy DOES include the leading 0 in international dialing for landlines (do not drop it). Mobile numbers do not have a leading 0.
Major destination-wedding country (Tuscany, Lake Como, Amalfi). Major US-expat population (~40K). Tech press through Wired Italy, Il Sole 24 Ore. AGCOM regulator. Delibera 106/25/CONS anti-spoofing live 2025-26.
CET (UTC+1) winter, CEST (UTC+2) summer (Canary Islands UTC+0)
Spain uses +34. All Spanish numbers are 9 digits. Landlines start with 8 or 9; mobile starts with 6 or 7. No area-code drop required — the leading digit IS the start of the number.
CNMC regulator finalised 2026 numbering reform. Major destination-wedding + retiree corridor (~40K US persons in Spain). Google Voice issues real Spanish +34 numbers (first-party Workspace).
CET (UTC+1) winter, CEST (UTC+2) summer
Austria uses +43. Drop the leading 0 from area codes. Vienna is 1 (single digit). Sometimes searched as "0043" (the international access format from many European countries: 00 + 43).
Austria is searched ~3,400 impressions/month combined across "+43" and "0043 country code". The 00-prefix variant reflects how Europeans dial internationally (the European exit code is 00, not 011). RTR is the telecoms regulator. Major German-speaking expat corridor.
JST (UTC+9) — single year-round, no DST
Japan uses +81. Drop the leading 0 from area codes. Tokyo is 03, becomes +81 3 internationally. Mobile numbers start with 070, 080, or 090, dropping the 0 internationally.
Japan is the primary direct-pitch destination for Western PR via Nikkei Asia (English-language). 50-60K US persons in Japan. LINE is the dominant messenger (95M+ Japanese users); WhatsApp has minimal penetration. MIC (telecoms ministry) reorganised in 2025.
KST (UTC+9) — same as Japan, no DST
South Korea uses +82. Drop the leading 0. Seoul is 02 (becomes +82 2). Mobile numbers start with 010 nationwide since 2004 consolidation.
Major US military + corporate expat corridor (~120K US persons). KakaoTalk dominates messaging (~95% smartphone penetration); WhatsApp essentially zero use. Heavy chaebol-related business comms (Samsung, LG, Hyundai groups). KCC is the regulator.
SGT (UTC+8) — same as Hong Kong, China
Singapore uses +65. All numbers are 8 digits with no area code (city-state). Landlines start with 6, mobile with 8 or 9.
Major Asia-Pacific finance + tech hub. 30K+ US persons. Bureau hub for global press (CNBC Asia, Bloomberg Asia, FT Asia, Reuters Asia). IMDA is the regulator. WhatsApp universally used.
HKT (UTC+8) — same as Singapore, China
Hong Kong uses +852 (separate from mainland China +86). All numbers are 8 digits with no area code (city-state). Landlines historically start with 2 or 3, mobile with 5, 6, 9, or 7.
Hong Kong has its own +852 country code despite being a Special Administrative Region of China. Pre-2020 US-expat population (~80K) was substantially higher; many emigrated post-NSL. SCMP (~100K paid daily circulation) is the primary English-language press. OFCA is the regulator. WhatsApp + WeChat both used (China-facing business uses WeChat).
GST (UTC+4) — single year-round, no DST
UAE uses +971. Drop the leading 0 from area codes. Dubai is 04 (becomes +971 4); Abu Dhabi is 02. Mobile numbers start with 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, or 58 (drop the leading 0).
UAE blocks consumer VoIP including WhatsApp voice and FaceTime. TDRA-licensed alternatives are required. Growing US-expat population (~50K, fast-growing) due to expat-friendly tax regime. Dubai is a major Gulf finance + crypto + Web3 hub. Saudi Arabia uses similar rules with different licensing.
PHT (UTC+8) — same as Singapore, Hong Kong, China
The Philippines uses +63. Drop the leading 0 from area codes. Manila is 02 (becomes +63 2). Mobile numbers start with 9 (drop the leading 0).
Major OFW corridor (Overseas Filipino Workers) — ~10M+ Filipinos abroad. 150K+ in US. Konektadong Pinoy Act (RA 12234) effective December 2025 reforms ISP and telecoms competition. Facebook Messenger has 90%+ penetration in Philippines; WhatsApp ~30%.
BST (UTC+6) — Bangladesh Standard Time
Bangladesh uses +880. Drop the leading 0 from area codes. Mobile numbers all start with 1 internationally (was 01 nationally).
~300K Bangladeshi-Americans. The July 2024 internet blackout reshaped diaspora calling — PSTN voice became critical when apps went dark. IMO's 35.8B international calls in 2023 made it the world's most-used international VoIP app. BTRC is the telecoms regulator. 5G launched September 2025.
CET (UTC+1) winter, CEST (UTC+2) summer
Montenegro uses +382. Small country code that searchers often look up specifically by the number rather than the country name. Drop the leading 0 from area codes.
Despite being a small country (population ~620K), "+382" generates ~1,033 impressions/month — likely from diaspora and from people receiving unrecognised calls. Montenegro became a popular crypto/Web3 residency destination 2022-2025. EKIP is the telecoms regulator.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.