European Cell Phone Numbers

How to Call Europe: 7 Steps (with Pictures) wikiHow

WEBMar 12, 2023 · If you are dialing from a cell phone, you can enter a “+” instead of the 011 code. To do this, press and hold the “0” key. If you …

1. Check the costs with your service provider. International calls can get expensive in a hurry. Contact your phone company to see what rates they offer. Make sure to ask about any potential extra charges or lesser-known fees, as these can add up in no time. Another option is purchasing an international calling card. Calls to cell phones are often more expensive than calls to landlines, so take time to note what type of number you are calling. International calling cards are popular because you can purchase one for a flat fee and receive a certain number of minutes. For example, a card could cost 5 dollars for 100 minutes of calls to Africa. Cards are generally priced between 1 to 20 dollars and can be found at most convenience stores. If all of these options are too pricey, try an online method instead.
2. Dial the international access code. This is 011 for callers in the U.S. and Canada. The code works on both mobile and fixed lines. If you are dialing from a cell phone, you can enter a “+” instead of the 011 code. To do this, press and hold the “0” key. If you are not in the U.S. or Canada and would like to call a European country, you will need a different international access code. For example, the code for calling from India is "900".
3. Type in the country code. Each European country has a different one, two or three-digit code that you dial immediately after the international access code. For example, Russia’s country code is 7, France’s is 33 and Ireland’s is 353. If you were making a phone call from the U.S. to France, it would begin with 011-33 and then you'd type in the specific number.
4. Enter the phone number itself. If the number begins with a “0”, you usually don’t need to type it in. Italy is the only country in Europe where you need to type the “0”. It is normal for some countries to have numbers with different lengths. The number for a call to Paris would look something like this: 011-33-1-40-00-00-00 Some places feature a seven-digit phone number and an eight-digit mobile number.

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