What number do I dial to call UK from USA?
Dial 011, then 44, then UK area code without leading 0 + local number. For example: 011 44 20 7946 0018.
International dialing guide
Call UK from USA
Calling UK from USA means replacing the UK trunk 0 with the international dialing sequence. London numbers that start 020 become 20 after country code 44.
Dial +44 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.
Quick answer
How to dial: 011 + 44 + UK area code without leading 0 + local number
Example: 011 44 20 7946 0018
If the saved contact starts with +, replace 011 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in USA, use 011.
Core calling info
- Destination country code
- UK: +44
- Origin exit code
- USA: 011
- Average call costs
- Landline about $0.240/min. Mobile about $0.054/min.
Time zone difference
UK is usually 5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time and 8 hours ahead of US Pacific Time. Offset can vary around daylight saving changes.
Best window from USA is usually 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Eastern, which reaches UK from 1:00 PM-6:00 PM.
Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.
How to Call UK from USA
Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.
- Dial 011, the international exit code for USA.
- Dial 44, the country code for UK.
- Enter UK area code without leading 0 + local number. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
- Check the full number before calling. Example: 011 44 20 7946 0018.
Number format notes
International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +44 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in USA, the manual version is 011 before 44.
If the UK number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.
Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.
Area codes in UK
Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +44 and before the local subscriber number.
| City | Area code | Dial example |
|---|---|---|
| London | 20 | 011 44 20 7946 0018 |
| Manchester | 161 | 011 44 161 496 0018 |
| Birmingham | 121 | 011 44 121 496 0018 |
| Glasgow | 141 | 011 44 141 496 0018 |
| Edinburgh | 131 | 011 44 131 496 0018 |
FAQ
What time is it in UK when it's 9am in USA?
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is usually 2:00 PM in UK. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is usually 5:00 PM in UK.
How much does it cost to call UK from USA?
On Qubicall, guide rates for UK are about $0.240/min to landlines and $0.054/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.