How to call the United Kingdom from the United States
To call the United Kingdom from the United States, dial 011, then 44, then the number without its leading 0.
Dialed from the United States, a mobile number looks like 011 44 7400 123456 and a landline like 011 44 1524 32109.
How to dial the United Kingdom from the United States
On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 011; from a landline, dial 011. In the QuikRing dialer you skip both: pick the United Kingdom and type the number.
The numbers show the format only.
How numbers in the United Kingdom are built
A number in the United Kingdom is the country code +44 followed by a national number of 9 or 10 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 07400 123456, an example mobile number in the United Kingdom is dialed as +44 7400 123456 from abroad.
Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Why a call to the United Kingdom fails to connect
- Keeping the leading 0: after +44 it is one digit too many, and the network rejects the call.
- Leaving out 011 (or +): without it your carrier reads 44 as the start of a number in the United States, not as a country code.
- A wrong number of digits: a number in the United Kingdom has 9 or 10 digits after +44.
Best time to call
The United Kingdom is 4 h ahead of the United States. When it is 12:00 in the United States, it is 16:00 in the United Kingdom.
For most of the year the gap is the same. It shifts by an hour for a few weeks in spring and autumn, between the two countries' clock changes (dates below).
The United States changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC-5 and UTC-4 during the year.
The United States moves its clocks on March 8 and November 1.
The United Kingdom changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC and UTC+1 during the year.
The United Kingdom moves its clocks on March 29 and October 25.
Where a country spans several time zones, this page uses its main one, so the real gap can differ by a few hours.
The weekend in the United Kingdom is Saturday and Sunday.
| Best time to call | United States time (New York time) | United Kingdom time |
|---|---|---|
| Waking hours, 08:00–21:00 in both | 08:00–17:00 | 12:00–21:00 |
| Business hours, 09:00–18:00 in both | 09:00–14:00 | 13:00–18:00 |
When it is 09:00 in the United States, it is 13:00 in the United Kingdom.
When it is 09:00 in the United Kingdom, it is 05:00 in the United States.
What it costs to call the United Kingdom
Right from your browser, no app or SIM card. Charged per started minute, with no connection fee.
Your first minute to the United Kingdom is free
Prices checked October 23, 2026.
What carriers in the United States charge
Carrier rates checked September 27, 2026, standard pay-per-use rates without add-on plans. See the full International Calling Cost Index for global rate benchmarks →
We recommend QuikRing for this call: a new account's first minute is free with a verified email, the price per minute is shown before you dial, and there is no app or SIM to set up. It cannot place emergency calls; for those use a mobile or landline phone.
What a call costs
What a call to United Kingdom (+44) costs with QuikRing.
How to call the United Kingdom with QuikRing
- 01Open QuikRing in your browser, sign up and verify your email. Your first call to the United Kingdom is free for up to one minute.
- 02Pick the United Kingdom in the dialer, or type +44 followed by the number.
- 03Check the price before you call: $0.07/min to a mobile, $0.02/min to a landline.
- 04Press Call. The phone in the United Kingdom rings like any other call, and nobody needs an app.
Frequently asked questions
How do I dial the United Kingdom from the United States?
To call the United Kingdom from the United States, dial 011, then 44, then the number without its leading 0. Dialed from the United States, a mobile number looks like 011 44 7400 123456 and a landline like 011 44 1524 32109.
How much does it cost to call the United Kingdom from the United States?
With QuikRing a call to the United Kingdom costs $0.07/min to a mobile and $0.02/min to a landline, charged per started minute. Ten minutes cost $0.70 to a mobile and $0.20 to a landline. With QuikRing, calls from the United States to the United Kingdom start at $0.02/min. Standard pay-per-use rates without an add-on plan from a carrier in the United States: Verizon $1.99/min. We recommend QuikRing for this call: a new account's first minute is free with a verified email, the price per minute is shown before you dial, and there is no app or SIM to set up. It cannot place emergency calls; for those use a mobile or landline phone.
Is the first call to the United Kingdom free?
Yes. With a verified email, a new account's first call to the United Kingdom is free for up to one minute. After that you pay $0.07/min to a mobile or $0.02/min to a landline.
What is the best time to call the United Kingdom from the United States?
The United Kingdom is 4 h ahead of the United States. When it is 12:00 in the United States, it is 16:00 in the United Kingdom. Best window to call: 08:00–17:00 your time (12:00–21:00 in the United Kingdom). For most of the year the gap is the same. It shifts by an hour for a few weeks in spring and autumn, between the two countries' clock changes (dates below). The United States moves its clocks on March 8 and November 1. The United Kingdom moves its clocks on March 29 and October 25.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing the United Kingdom?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +44, then the rest of the number.
How many digits is a phone number in the United Kingdom?
A number in the United Kingdom has 9 or 10 digits after the country code +44, not counting a leading trunk digit.
Do landlines and mobiles in the United Kingdom cost the same to call?
A call to a landline in the United Kingdom costs $0.02/min and a call to a mobile costs $0.07/min. The dialer recognizes which one you typed and shows the price before you call.