How to Dial International
Understand the purpose of an exit code., Dial out from the United States, US territories, or Canada., Dial "00" to exit most other countries., Place an international call from Australia by dialing "0011.", Call out of Japan by dialing "010.", Dial...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Understand the purpose of an exit code.
An exit code, also called an "international access code" or "international direct dialing code," is used to dial out of your own country.
This is the first set of digits you must dial when dialing internationally.Each country has its own exit code, but some do share the same code.
Since these exit codes are not used when placing domestic calls, you will likely need to do an Internet search, consult a phone book, or ask your phone company in order to find out what your specific country's exit code is.
Dialing the exit code indicates to the service provider that the number following the exit code should be directed out of the country. -
Step 2: Dial out from the United States
The United States and Canada both use the exit code "011." A few other countries also use this exit code, including many US territories.
The basic structure for an international phone call from United States, Canada, or any of the countries that use the same exit code is: 011-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Other countries that use this exit code include, but are not limited to:
American Samoa Antigua Bahamas Barbados Bermuda British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Dominican Republic Grenada Guam Jamaica Marshall Islands Montserrat Puerto Rico Trinidad and Tobago US Virgin Islands , The majority of countries use "00" as their exit code.
This is especially true of countries in Europe, but the code is not limited strictly to Europe.
The basic structure for an international phone call dialed from one of these countries is: 00-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Countries that use this exit code include, but are not limited to:
Albania Algeria Aruba Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Central African Republic China Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt France Germany Greece Greenland Guatemala Honduras Iceland India Ireland Italy Kuwait Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Pakistan Romania Saudi Arabia South Africa The Netherlands The Philippines The United Kingdom Turkey , Australia is currently the only country that uses this exit code.
The basic structure for a phone call dialed out of Australia is: 0011-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , Japan is currently the only country that use this exit code.
The basic structure for an international phone call dialed from Japan is: 010-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , Most Asian countries use the "001" exit code, but a couple use "002." Cambodia, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Singapore, and Thailand all use "001" exclusively.
The correct phone number format is: 001-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Taiwan uses "002" exclusively.
The correct format is: 002-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
South Korea uses both "001" and "002," the the correct code usually depends on the telephone service provider being used to place the call. , Indonesia has four possible exit codes, and the correct code will depend on the service provider or carrier being used to place the call.
Bakrie Telecom users dial "009," making the correct format: 009-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Indosat users dial "001" or "008," making the correct format: 001-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx or 008-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx, respectively.
Telkom users dial "007," making the correct format: 007-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , Israel also has multiple exit codes, and callers must dial the exit code that corresponds to the service provider or carrier being used to place the call.
Kod Gisha users dial "00," making the correct format: 00-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Smile Tikshoret users dial "012," making the correct format: 012-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
NetVision users dial "013," making the correct format: 013-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Bezeq users dial "014," making the correct format: 014-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Xfone users dial "018," making the correct format 018-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , Brazil has five different exit codes, and the correct one is determined by the service provider or carrier being used.
Brasil Telecom users dial "0014," making the correct format: 0014-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Telefonica users dial "0015," making the correct format: 0015-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Embratel users dial "0021," making the correct format: 0021-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Intelig users dial "0023," making the correct format: 0023-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Telmar users dial "0031," making the correct format: 0031-cc-ac-xxx-xxx. , Chile has six possible exit codes.
Choose the correct exit code by using the digits that correspond to the service provider being used.
Entel users dial "1230," making the correct format: 1230-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Globus users dial "1200," making the correct format: 1200-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Manquehue users dial "1220," making the correct format: 1220-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Movistar users dial "1810," making the correct format: 1810-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Netline users dial "1690," making the correct format: 1690-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Telmex users dial "1710," making the correct format: 1710-cc-ac-xxx-xxx. , Columbia uses multiple exit codes, as well, and the correct code depends on the service provider being used to place the call.
UNE EPM users dial "005," making the correct format: 005-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
ETB users dial "007," making the correct format: 007-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Movistar users dial "009," making the correct format: 009-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Tigo users dial "00414," making the correct format: 00414-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Avantel users dial "00468," making the correct format: 00468-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Claro Fixed users dial "00456," making the correct format: 00456-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Claro Mobile users dial "00444," making the correct format: 00444-cc-ac-xxx-xxx. , The country code directs the telephone service provider to the country or range of countries that are assigned to that digit or set of digits.
The country code ensures that the phone number you dial reaches the right country.
Some country codes are shared by multiple countries, but most countries have their own individual country code.
The country code is always the second set of number dialed in an international phone number.
Plug the corresponding country code into the following international dialing format, in place of the cc position: ec-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , This exit code is used for both countries, as well as many US territories.
Other countries that use the country code "1" include:
American Samoa Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Bermuda British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Dominican Republic Guam Jamaica Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands , Note that the United Kingdom is the only location that currently uses this country code. , Note that Mexico is currently the only country to use this country code. , Note that Australia is currently the only country with this country code. , Most European countries have their own separate, individual country codes.
You will need to look up the country code for the nation you are trying to reach by looking online or by consulting your international calling carrier.
Several notable country codes include:
Germany: 49 France: 33 Russia: 7 Italy: 39 Greece: 30 Poland: 48 The Netherlands: 31 Denmark: 45 Norway: 47 Spain: 34 Slovakia: 421 , Each country code within Asian will vary based on the country you are trying to reach, so you will need to look up the correct code before dialing.
Several notable countries codes include:
Japan: 81 China: 86 South Korea: 82 Taiwan: 886 Thailand: 66 Singapore: 65 Mongolia: 976 Indonesia: 62 India: 91 , There are several country codes within the continent of Africa, and you will need to look up the code that corresponds to the specific country you want to reach.
Several notable codes include:
South Africa: 27 Sierra Leone: 232 Guinea: 224 Kenya: 254 , Since each country in South America has its own country code, you will need to look up the specific code that corresponds to the country you want to reach.
Several examples include:
Costa Rica: 506 El Salvador: 503 Guatemala: 502 Chile: 56 Colombia: 57 Brazil: 55 Honduras: 504 , Trunk codes are used within countries to reach separate area codes and usually consist of one or two digits.
Do not dial the trunk code when dialing internationally, though.
For example, the United States uses "1" and the United Kingdom uses "0" as their trunk codes. , These mobile dialing codes vary by country, and you will need to look them up in order to find the correct one.
Some mobile dialing codes replace the area code completely, while others are dialed before or after the area code.
For example, Mexico uses "1" as a mobile dialing code, and this digit is dialed before the area code. , Small countries may not be divided into multiple area codes, also called "city codes" or "regional codes," but large countries usually use area codes to direct a phone number to a specific location within the country.You will need to look up a list of area codes for the country you are trying to reach if the area code has not been provided as part of the personal phone number you have on hand.
Replace the ac in the following format with the correct area code for the city or region you need to reach: ec-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , The remainder of the phone number is simply the subscriber's personal number.
Dial it exactly as you received it.
Note that each country uses phone numbers of slightly different lengths, but personal phone numbers usually range between six to twelve digits. -
Step 3: US territories
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Step 4: or Canada.
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Step 5: Dial "00" to exit most other countries.
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Step 6: Place an international call from Australia by dialing "0011."
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Step 7: Call out of Japan by dialing "010."
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Step 8: Dial from many other Asian countries using "001" or "002."
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Step 9: Place a call from Indonesia.
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Step 10: Place a call from Israel.
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Step 11: Dial out of Brazil.
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Step 12: Dial out of Chile.
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Step 13: Call from Columbia.
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Step 14: Understand the purpose of a country code.
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Step 15: Dial "1" for the United States or Canada.
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Step 16: Dial "44" to reach the United Kingdom.
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Step 17: Use "52" to reach Mexico.
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Step 18: Reach Australia by dialing "61."
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Step 19: Learn other European country codes.
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Step 20: Note several Asian country codes.
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Step 21: Use the right country code to reach an African country.
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Step 22: Note several country codes for South America.
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Step 23: Skip the trunk code.
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Step 24: Use a mobile dialing code
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Step 25: when needed.Many countries have specific prefixes that are dialed before a personal phone number when that number corresponds to a mobile cell phone.
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Step 26: Dial the area code.
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Step 27: Dial the rest of the phone number as usual.
Detailed Guide
An exit code, also called an "international access code" or "international direct dialing code," is used to dial out of your own country.
This is the first set of digits you must dial when dialing internationally.Each country has its own exit code, but some do share the same code.
Since these exit codes are not used when placing domestic calls, you will likely need to do an Internet search, consult a phone book, or ask your phone company in order to find out what your specific country's exit code is.
Dialing the exit code indicates to the service provider that the number following the exit code should be directed out of the country.
The United States and Canada both use the exit code "011." A few other countries also use this exit code, including many US territories.
The basic structure for an international phone call from United States, Canada, or any of the countries that use the same exit code is: 011-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Other countries that use this exit code include, but are not limited to:
American Samoa Antigua Bahamas Barbados Bermuda British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Dominican Republic Grenada Guam Jamaica Marshall Islands Montserrat Puerto Rico Trinidad and Tobago US Virgin Islands , The majority of countries use "00" as their exit code.
This is especially true of countries in Europe, but the code is not limited strictly to Europe.
The basic structure for an international phone call dialed from one of these countries is: 00-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Countries that use this exit code include, but are not limited to:
Albania Algeria Aruba Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Central African Republic China Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt France Germany Greece Greenland Guatemala Honduras Iceland India Ireland Italy Kuwait Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Pakistan Romania Saudi Arabia South Africa The Netherlands The Philippines The United Kingdom Turkey , Australia is currently the only country that uses this exit code.
The basic structure for a phone call dialed out of Australia is: 0011-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , Japan is currently the only country that use this exit code.
The basic structure for an international phone call dialed from Japan is: 010-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , Most Asian countries use the "001" exit code, but a couple use "002." Cambodia, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Singapore, and Thailand all use "001" exclusively.
The correct phone number format is: 001-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Taiwan uses "002" exclusively.
The correct format is: 002-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
South Korea uses both "001" and "002," the the correct code usually depends on the telephone service provider being used to place the call. , Indonesia has four possible exit codes, and the correct code will depend on the service provider or carrier being used to place the call.
Bakrie Telecom users dial "009," making the correct format: 009-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Indosat users dial "001" or "008," making the correct format: 001-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx or 008-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx, respectively.
Telkom users dial "007," making the correct format: 007-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , Israel also has multiple exit codes, and callers must dial the exit code that corresponds to the service provider or carrier being used to place the call.
Kod Gisha users dial "00," making the correct format: 00-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Smile Tikshoret users dial "012," making the correct format: 012-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
NetVision users dial "013," making the correct format: 013-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Bezeq users dial "014," making the correct format: 014-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Xfone users dial "018," making the correct format 018-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , Brazil has five different exit codes, and the correct one is determined by the service provider or carrier being used.
Brasil Telecom users dial "0014," making the correct format: 0014-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Telefonica users dial "0015," making the correct format: 0015-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Embratel users dial "0021," making the correct format: 0021-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Intelig users dial "0023," making the correct format: 0023-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Telmar users dial "0031," making the correct format: 0031-cc-ac-xxx-xxx. , Chile has six possible exit codes.
Choose the correct exit code by using the digits that correspond to the service provider being used.
Entel users dial "1230," making the correct format: 1230-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Globus users dial "1200," making the correct format: 1200-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Manquehue users dial "1220," making the correct format: 1220-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Movistar users dial "1810," making the correct format: 1810-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Netline users dial "1690," making the correct format: 1690-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Telmex users dial "1710," making the correct format: 1710-cc-ac-xxx-xxx. , Columbia uses multiple exit codes, as well, and the correct code depends on the service provider being used to place the call.
UNE EPM users dial "005," making the correct format: 005-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
ETB users dial "007," making the correct format: 007-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Movistar users dial "009," making the correct format: 009-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Tigo users dial "00414," making the correct format: 00414-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Avantel users dial "00468," making the correct format: 00468-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Claro Fixed users dial "00456," making the correct format: 00456-cc-ac-xxx-xxx.
Claro Mobile users dial "00444," making the correct format: 00444-cc-ac-xxx-xxx. , The country code directs the telephone service provider to the country or range of countries that are assigned to that digit or set of digits.
The country code ensures that the phone number you dial reaches the right country.
Some country codes are shared by multiple countries, but most countries have their own individual country code.
The country code is always the second set of number dialed in an international phone number.
Plug the corresponding country code into the following international dialing format, in place of the cc position: ec-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , This exit code is used for both countries, as well as many US territories.
Other countries that use the country code "1" include:
American Samoa Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Bermuda British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Dominican Republic Guam Jamaica Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands , Note that the United Kingdom is the only location that currently uses this country code. , Note that Mexico is currently the only country to use this country code. , Note that Australia is currently the only country with this country code. , Most European countries have their own separate, individual country codes.
You will need to look up the country code for the nation you are trying to reach by looking online or by consulting your international calling carrier.
Several notable country codes include:
Germany: 49 France: 33 Russia: 7 Italy: 39 Greece: 30 Poland: 48 The Netherlands: 31 Denmark: 45 Norway: 47 Spain: 34 Slovakia: 421 , Each country code within Asian will vary based on the country you are trying to reach, so you will need to look up the correct code before dialing.
Several notable countries codes include:
Japan: 81 China: 86 South Korea: 82 Taiwan: 886 Thailand: 66 Singapore: 65 Mongolia: 976 Indonesia: 62 India: 91 , There are several country codes within the continent of Africa, and you will need to look up the code that corresponds to the specific country you want to reach.
Several notable codes include:
South Africa: 27 Sierra Leone: 232 Guinea: 224 Kenya: 254 , Since each country in South America has its own country code, you will need to look up the specific code that corresponds to the country you want to reach.
Several examples include:
Costa Rica: 506 El Salvador: 503 Guatemala: 502 Chile: 56 Colombia: 57 Brazil: 55 Honduras: 504 , Trunk codes are used within countries to reach separate area codes and usually consist of one or two digits.
Do not dial the trunk code when dialing internationally, though.
For example, the United States uses "1" and the United Kingdom uses "0" as their trunk codes. , These mobile dialing codes vary by country, and you will need to look them up in order to find the correct one.
Some mobile dialing codes replace the area code completely, while others are dialed before or after the area code.
For example, Mexico uses "1" as a mobile dialing code, and this digit is dialed before the area code. , Small countries may not be divided into multiple area codes, also called "city codes" or "regional codes," but large countries usually use area codes to direct a phone number to a specific location within the country.You will need to look up a list of area codes for the country you are trying to reach if the area code has not been provided as part of the personal phone number you have on hand.
Replace the ac in the following format with the correct area code for the city or region you need to reach: ec-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. , The remainder of the phone number is simply the subscriber's personal number.
Dial it exactly as you received it.
Note that each country uses phone numbers of slightly different lengths, but personal phone numbers usually range between six to twelve digits.
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