Calling an international number is actually quite easy as long as you know the international dialing code in your country and the country code you want to call. You'll also of course need the phone number of the person you're calling. When calling abroad, follow the format ec-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx. "EC" is the international dialing code, "CC" is the country code, "AC" is the area code, and "xxx-xxxx" is the subscriber's phone number. Read this guide to understand how to call in more detail.
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Method 1 of 3: Entering the Correct International Dialing Code
Step 1. Understand the function of international dialing codes
This code, also known as the international access code/IDD code, is used to make international calls, and is the first number you must enter when calling overseas.
- Each country has a different international dialing code, but some countries have the same code.
- Entering an international dialing code will indicate to the telephone service provider that the number you have entered is an overseas number.
Step 2. Make international calls from the United States, US territories, or Canada
The US and Canada share the same international dialing code, "011". Several other countries also use this access code, including US territories.
- The basic structure of a phone number for international calls from the US, Canada, or other countries with the same access code is 011-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
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Other countries that use these access codes include:
- American Samoa
- Antigua
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Virgin Islands, Britain
- Cayman Islands
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Thrush
- Jamaica
- Marshall Islands
- Montserrat
- Puerto Rico
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Virgin Islands, USA
Step 3. Enter "00" to call overseas from most other countries
Most countries use the dialing code "00" for international calls, especially European countries. However, this code is not only used in Europe.
- The basic structure of telephone numbers for international calls from these countries is 00-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
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Other countries that use these access codes include:
- Albania
- Algeria
- Aruba
- Bangladesh
- Belgium
- Bolivia
- Bosnia
- Central African Republic
- China
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Czech
- Denmark
- Egypt
- France
- German
- Greece
- Greenland
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kuwait
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Norway
- Pakistan
- romania
- Saudi Arabia
- south Africa
- Dutch
- Philippines
- UK
- Turkey
Step 4. Make an international call from Australia by entering "0011"
Australia is the only country that uses this access code.
The basic structure of a telephone number for international calls from Australia is 0011-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Step 5. Make an international call from Japan by entering "010"
Japan is the only country that uses this access code.
The basic structure of a telephone number for international calls from Japan is 0011-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Step 6. Make international calls from various Asian countries with the code "001" or "002"
Most countries in Asia use the code "001", but some countries use the code 002."
- Cambodia, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Singapore and Thailand only use the code "001". The correct phone number format is 001-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Taiwan only uses the code "002". The correct phone number format is 002-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- South Korea uses the codes "001" and "002". The correct passcode will depend on which phone service is used to make the call.
Step 7. Make an international call from Indonesia
Indonesia has four different access codes, and the correct access code will depend on which phone service is used to make the call.
- Bakrie Telecom users use the code "009," so the format becomes 009-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Indosat users use the code "001" or "008", so the format becomes 001-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx or 008-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Telkom users use the code "007," so the format becomes 007-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Step 8. Make an international call from Israel
Israel also has several different access codes, and the correct passcode will depend on which phone service is used to make the call.
- Code Gisha users use the code "00," so the format becomes 00-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Smile user Tikshoret uses the code "012", so the format becomes 012-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Netvision users use the code "013, " so the format becomes 013-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Bezeq users use the code "014", so the format becomes 014-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Xfone users use the code "018," so the format becomes 018-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Step 9. Make an international call from Brazil
Brazil has five different access codes, and the correct access code will depend on which phone service is used to make the call.
- Brasil Telecom users use the code "0014, " so the format becomes 0014-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Telefonica users use the code "0015", so the format becomes 0015-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Embratel users use the code "0021," so the format becomes 0021-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Intelig users use the code "0023", so the format becomes 0023-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Telmar users use the code "0031," so the format becomes 0031-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Step 10. Make an international call from Chile
Chile has six different access codes, and the correct passcode will depend on which phone service is used to make the call.
- Entel users use the code "1230, " so the format becomes 1230-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Globus users use the code "1200", so the format becomes 1200-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Manquehue users use the code "1220," so the format becomes 1220-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Movistar users use the code "1810", so the format becomes 1810-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Netline users use the code "1690," so the format becomes 1690-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Telmex users use the code "1710," so the format becomes 0031-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Step 11. Make an international call from Colombia
Colombia has seven different access codes, and the correct access code will depend on which phone service is used to make the call.
- Une EPM users use the code "005," so the format becomes 005-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- ETB users use the code "007", so the format becomes 007-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Movistar users use the code "009," so the format becomes 009-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Tigo users use the code "00414", so the format becomes 00414-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Avantel users use the code "00468," so the format becomes 00468-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Landline user Claro uses the code "00456," so the format becomes 00456-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
- Claro mobile users use the code "00444, " so the format becomes 00444-cc-ac-xxx-xxxx.
Method 2 of 3: Entering the Right Country Code
Step 1. Understand the function of the country code
The country code directs telephone service to the country or set of countries associated with the code. This code ensures that the number you are calling is in the right country.
- Some country codes are used by different countries, but most countries have their own country codes.
- The country code is always in the second position in international dialing numbers.
- Enter the country code in the "cc" field in the following international phone number format: ec- cc -ac-xxx-xxxx.
Step 2. Enter "1" as the US or Canada country code
This code is used by both countries, as well as other US territories.
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Other countries that use this code include:
- American Samoa
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Virgin Islands, Britain
- Cayman Islands
- Dominican Republic
- Thrush
- Jamaica
- Puerto Rico
- Virgin Islands, USA
Step 3. Enter "44" as the UK country code
This code is only used by UK countries.
Step 4. Enter "52" as the country code of Mexico
This code is only used by the country of Mexico.
Step 5. Enter "61" as the country code for Australia
This code is only used by the country of Australia.
Step 6. Know the country code in Europe
Most countries in Europe have their own country codes. You'll need to find the country code for the country you're calling by searching the internet or asking your international calling service provider. Some of the country codes that are quite widely used include:
- Germany: 49
- France: 33
- Russia: 7
- Italy: 39
- Greece: 30
- Poland: 48
- Netherlands: 31
- Denmark: 45
- Norway: 47
- Spain: 34
- Slovakia: 421
Step 7. Know the country code in Asia
Each country in Asia has its own country code, so you'll need to find the right country code before you start calling. Some of the country codes that are quite widely used include:
- Japan: 81
- China: 86
- South Korea: 82
- Taiwan: 886
- Thailand: 66
- Singapore: 65
- Mongolian: 976
- Indonesian: 62
- India: 91
Step 8. Know the country code in Africa
Each country in Africa has its own country code, so you'll need to find the right country code before you start calling. Some of the country codes that are quite widely used include:
- South Africa: 27
- Sierra Leone: 232
- Guyana: 224
- Kenya: 254
Step 9. Find out the country code in South America
Each country in South America has its own country code, so you'll need to find the right country code before you start calling. Some of the country codes that are quite widely used include:#*Costa Rica: 506
- El Salvador: 503
- Guatemala: 502
- Chile: 56
- Colombia: 57
- Brazil: 55
- Honduras: 504
Method 3 of 3: Entering Remaining Phone Number
Step 1. Skip the starting number
This number is used domestically to cover different area codes, and is usually a 1-2 digit number. Do not enter initial digits when calling overseas.
For example, the US has a starting number of "1", and the UK uses the number "0"
Step 2. Use the mobile dialing code if needed
Many countries have a special prefix entered before the phone number, if the phone number is a cell phone number. These codes vary by country, and you must find the correct code before calling.
- The cell phone dialing code can replace the area code, or be entered before/after the area code.
- For example, Mexico uses "1" as a cell phone dialing code, and this code is entered before the area code.
Step 3. Enter the area code
Smaller countries may not have an area/city/region code, but large countries usually use area codes to direct phone numbers to specific locations within the country.
- You'll need to look up the list of area codes for the country you're traveling to if the area code isn't provided as part of your number.
- Replace "ac" in the following format with the area code for the city or area you wish to travel to: ec-cc- ac -xxx-xxxx.
Step 4. Enter the rest of the phone numbers as usual
The rest of the phone numbers are customer's personal numbers. Enter the number as your note.
