Introduction
In today’s interconnected world, making international calls has become commonplace. To ensure seamless communication across borders, understanding international phone codes by country is essential. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of these codes, organized by continent for easy reference.
Understanding International Phone Codes
An international phone code is a numerical prefix used to identify a specific country when making international calls. It is typically preceded by an exit code, which varies depending on the country you are calling from.
For instance, to call a number in France from the United States, you would dial the US exit code (011), followed by the France country code (33), and then the local phone number.
International Phone Codes by Continent
Africa
Africa, a continent of diverse cultures and languages, also features a variety of international phone codes. Here’s a breakdown by country:
- Algeria: +213
- Angola: +244
- Benin: +229
- Botswana: +267
- Burkina Faso: +226
- Burundi: +257
- Cameroon: +237
- Cape Verde: +238
- Central African Republic: +236
- Chad: +235
- Comoros: +269
- Congo (Brazzaville): +242
- Congo (Kinshasa): +243
- Côte d’Ivoire: +225
- Djibouti: +253
- Egypt: +20
- Equatorial Guinea: +240
- Eritrea: +291
- Ethiopia: +251
- Gabon: +241
- Gambia: +220
- Ghana: +233
- Guinea: +224
- Guinea-Bissau: +245
- Kenya: +254
- Lesotho: +266
- Liberia: +231
- Libya: +218
- Madagascar: +261
- Malawi: +265
- Mali: +223
- Mauritania: +222
- Mauritius: +230
- Morocco: +212
- Mozambique: +258
- Namibia: +264
- Niger: +227
- Nigeria: +234
- Rwanda: +250
- São Tomé and Príncipe: +239
- Senegal: +221
- Seychelles: +248
- Sierra Leone: +232
- Somalia: +252
- South Africa: +27
- South Sudan: +211
- Sudan: +249
- Swaziland: +268
- Tanzania: +255
- Togo: +228
- Tunisia: +216
- Uganda: +256
- Zambia: +260
- Zimbabwe: +263
Asia
Asia, the world’s largest and most populous continent, boasts a vast array of international phone codes. Let’s explore them:
- Afghanistan: +93
- Armenia: +374
- Azerbaijan: +994
- Bahrain: +973
- Bangladesh: +880
- Bhutan: +975
- Brunei: +673
- Cambodia: +855
- China: +86
- Cyprus: +357
- East Timor: +670
- Georgia: +995
- Hong Kong: +852
- India: +91
- Indonesia: +62
- Iran: +98
- Iraq: +964
- Israel: +972
- Japan: +81
- Jordan: +962
- Kazakhstan: +7
- Kuwait: +965
- Kyrgyzstan: +996
- Laos: +856
- Lebanon: +961
- Malaysia: +60
- Maldives: +960
- Mongolia: +976
- Myanmar (Burma): +95
- Nepal: +977
- North Korea: +850
- Oman: +968
- Pakistan: +92
- Philippines: +63
- Qatar: +974
- Saudi Arabia: +966
- Singapore: +65
- South Korea: +82
- Sri Lanka: +94
- Syria: +963
- Taiwan: +886
- Tajikistan: +992
- Thailand: +66
- Turkey: +90
- Turkmenistan: +993
- United Arab Emirates (UAE): +971
- Uzbekistan: +998
- Vietnam: +84
- Yemen: +967
Europe
Europe, known for its rich history and diverse cultures, has a relatively smaller number of international phone codes. Let’s take a look:
- Albania: +355
- Andorra: +376
- Armenia: +374
- Austria: +43
- Belarus: +375
- Belgium: +32
- Bosnia and Herzegovina: +387
- Bulgaria: +359
- Croatia: +385
- Cyprus: +357
- Czech Republic: +420
- Denmark: +45
- Estonia: +372
- Finland: +358
- France: +33
- Germany: +49
- Greece: +30
- Hungary: +36
- Iceland: +354
- Ireland: +353
- Italy: +39
- Kazakhstan: +7
- Latvia: +371
- Liechtenstein: +423
- Lithuania: +370
- Luxembourg: +352
- Malta: +356
- Moldova: +373
- Monaco: +377
- Montenegro: +382
- Netherlands: +31
- North Macedonia: +389
- Norway: +47
- Poland: +48
- Portugal: +351
- Romania: +40
- Russia: +7
- San Marino: +378
- Serbia: +381
- Slovakia: +421
- Slovenia: +386
- Spain: +34
- Sweden: +46
- Switzerland: +41
- Ukraine: +380
- United Kingdom: +44
- Vatican City: +39
North America
North America is composed of three major countries, each with its own international phone code. Here they are:
- Canada: +1
- Mexico: +52
- United States: +1
South America
South America, a continent of stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures, has a diverse range of international phone codes. Let’s explore them:
- Argentina: +54
- Bolivia: +591
- Brazil: +55
- Chile: +56
- Colombia: +57
- Ecuador: +593
- Guyana: +592
- Paraguay: +595
- Peru: +51
- Suriname: +597
- Uruguay: +598
- Venezuela: +58
Oceania
Oceania, a vast region comprising Australia, New Zealand, and numerous islands, has a smaller set of international phone codes. Here they are:
- Australia: +61
- Fiji: +679
- Micronesia: +691
- New Zealand: +64
- Papua New Guinea: +675
- Solomon Islands: +677
- Vanuatu: +678
How to Use International Phone Codes
To make an international call, follow these general steps:
- Dial the exit code for your country.
- Dial the country code of the destination country.
- Dial the city code or area code (if applicable).
- Dial the local phone number.
