Russia country code
+7 is the country code of Russia. From the US, dial 011 7 912 345 67 89; from a mobile phone, dial +7 912 345 67 89.
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How to dial Russia
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 7 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Russia, written locally as 8 (912) 345-67-89. Leave out the leading 8 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Russia and the best time to call
Russia is on UTC+3 (Moscow time). Compared with New York its clock is +8 h, with London +3 h and with Dubai -1 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Russia does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC+3 all year.
Russia spans several time zones, listed below. The line above uses the main one.
Business hours in Russia run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Russia is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Russia are built
A number in Russia is the country code +7 followed by a national number of 10 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 8 (912) 345-67-89, an example mobile number in Russia is dialed as +7 912 345 67 89 from abroad.
To call out of Russia, dial 810, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 810.
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Countries that share +7
Russia shares +7 with the countries and territories below. The digits after the code, not the code itself, show which one a number belongs to.
A call or message from +7 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +7 number isn't proof that the person is in Russia.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Russia are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Russia?
The country code for Russia is +7. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +7 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 8 (912) 345-67-89, an example mobile number in Russia is dialed as +7 912 345 67 89 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Russia from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +7 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Russia?
Yes. Leave out the leading 8 after the country code: dial +7, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Russia, and when is a good time to call?
Russia is on UTC+3. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 06:00–15:00 UTC, 01:00–10:00 in New York and 06:00–15:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Russia?
A number in Russia has 10 digits after the country code +7, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Russia?
With QuikRing a call to Russia costs $0.58/min to a mobile and $0.51/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +7?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.
Which other countries use +7?
+7 is also used by Kazakhstan. The digits after the code show which one a number belongs to.