What country is country code ‘0055’?

Question: What country is country code ‘0055’? I am attempting to dial phone number ‘0055-21-3545-xxxx’.

Answer: Brazil.

‘0055’ is a mislabeled country code. ’00’ is the international exit code for many of Brazil’s neighbours such as Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, and Suriname. It is also used in many European and Asian countries.

’55’ is the country code for Brazil. ’21-3545-xxxx’ appears to be a Brazilian phone number located within Rio de Janeiro.

To call this phone number within Brazil, do not include the exit code or country code. Add the trunk prefix ‘0’ to the start of the number. Dial the call as ‘021-3545-xxxx’.

To call this phone number from the United States or Canada, dial ‘011-55-21-3545-xxxx’.

To call this phone number from Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, Suriname, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, or India, dial ’00-55-21-3545-xxxx’.

To call this phone number from Colombia use one of the carrier exit codes (such as 005, 007, 009 as well as other options). Dial the number as 005-55-21-3545-xxxx.

To call this phone number from Chile use one of the carrier exit codes (such as 1200, 1220, 1230 and others). Dial the number as 1200-21-3545-xxxx.

To call this phone number from Guyana use the exit code ‘001’. Dial ‘001-55-21-3545-xxxx.

For more detail please see our page on how to call Brazil.

 

How to call Canada from Italy?

Question: How do I dial the Canadian phone number (514) 845-xxxx from Italy?

To call Canada from Italy:

  1. Dial ’00’ (the exit code for Italy) or enter + on a mobile phone.
  2. Dial ‘1’ (the country code for Canada).
  3. Dial the ten digit phone number.

To dial this phone number you will need to dial: 00-1-514-845-xxxx.

’00’ is the international exit code for Italy.

‘1’ is the country code for Canada and the United States.

‘514’ is an area code for the city of Montreal.

‘845-xxxx’ is a local phone number within area code ‘514’.

For more on how to call Canada and Montreal see our page on “How to call Canada.”

How to call New York from France?

Question: I want to call New York phone number (212) 398-xxxx from France. How do I dial this number?

Answer: To call this number from France dial 00-1-212-398-xxxx.

’00’ is the international exit code for France.

‘1’ is the country code of the United States (as well as Canada, most of the Caribbean, and U.S. territories in the Pacific).

‘212’ is one of the area codes for New York City.

‘398-xxxx’ is the local phone number within area code ‘212’.

For more on how to call New York and the United States see our page on “How to call the United States.”

How to call +39?

Question: How do I dial +39 in a phone number? The phone number I have is +39 02 2217 xxxx.

Answer: +39 is the county code for Italy. The ‘+’ in the phone number means to dial your country’s international exit code.

If this call is dialed from within Italy, ignore the +39 in the phone number. Dial only the remaining digits (02 2217 xxxx). The leading ‘0’ is dialed for all Italian phone calls.

To call this number from the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, and many European countries dial 00-39-02-2217-xxxx. ’00’ is the exit code for most European countries. ’39’ is the country code for Italy. ’02-2217-xxxx’ is the local phone number within Italy. Unlike many other countries, the leading ‘0’ is included in the call.

To call this number from the U.S. or Canada dial 011-39-02-2217-xxxx. ‘011’ is the exit code for the U.S. and Canada. ’39’ is the country code for Italy. ’02-2217-xxxx’ is the local phone number within Italy. Unlike many other countries, the leading ‘0’ is included in the call.

To call this number from Japan dial 010-39-02-2217-xxxx. ‘010’ is the exit code for Japan. ’39’ is the country code for Italy. ’02-2217-xxxx’ is the local phone number within Italy. Unlike many other countries, the leading ‘0’ is included in the call.

To call this number from Australia dial 0011-39-02-2217-xxxx. ‘0011’ is the exit code for Australia. ’39’ is the country code for Italy. ’02-2217-xxxx’ is the local phone number within Italy. Unlike many other countries, the leading ‘0’ is included in the call.

For more on how to call Italy and +39, see our page on how to call Italy.

How to call Belgium from India

Question: How do I dial the Belgian number 03 231 xx xx from India?

Answer: Dial 00-32-231-xx-xx.

’00’ is the international exit code to dial the international switchboard from India.

’32’ is Belgium’s country code.

‘3 231 xx xx’ is the local phone number. The leading ‘3’ is the area code for Antwerp.

Please note the leading ‘0’ is not dialed. It is only for domestic phone calls within Belgium.

For more please see our page on “How to call Belgium.”

 

How to call +1?

Question: I have a phone number that starts with “+1.” How do I dial this? The number I have is “+1 (646) 449-xxxx.

Answer:  The plus symbol (+) means “dial your country’s exit code.” If you are calling from within the country code, do not dial the exit code.

If you are in the United States, Canada, most of the Caribbean, and U.S. territories in the Pacific: Ignore the “+” and dial the phone number as a regular domestic phone number.

If you are outside of the United States or Canada, replace the “+” with your country’s international exit code. For most of Europe (including the U.K., France, and Germany) use ’00’. For Australia use ‘0010’. For Japan use ‘010’.

To call this number from the U.S. or Canada dial 1-646-449-xxxx. If calling from the greater New York City area, dial 646-449-xxxx (as there is no need to dial the long distance trunk prefix ‘1’ when calling within the same geographic area).

To call this number from the U.K., France, Germany, India, China, and many European, Asian, and African countries dial 00-1-646-449-xxxx.

To call this number from Australia dial 0011-646-449-xxxx.

To call this number from Japan dial 010-646-449-xxxx.

For more on how to call North America please see our pages on “How to call the United States” and “How to call Canada.”

How to call London from India?

Question: How do I dial the London phone number 020 3021 xxxx from India?

Answer: To call this phone number from India dial: 00-44-20-3021-xxxx. Notice that the leading ‘0’ from the ‘020’ is not dialed.

’00’ is the international exit code for India. Dial these numbers to reach the international switchboard.

’44’ is the county code for the United Kingdom. This number will direct your call from the international switchboard to the U.K.

’20 3021 xxxx’ is the local phone number in London. The leading ’20’ signifies that this phone number is in London.

The leading ‘0’ in ‘020’ is not dialed as ‘0’ is a long distance trunk prefix for calls within the U.K. It is only dialed for domestic phone calls.

For more detail please see our page on “How to call the U.K.

How to call +31?

Question: I have a phone number starting with +31. The full number I have is +31 20 665 xxxx. How do I call this number?

Answer: +31 in a phone number means “call the Netherlands.”

“+” in a phone number means “dial your country’s exit code.” In the USA and Canada this is “011.” In the U.K., France, Belgium, Germany, and many European countries, it is “00.” In Australia, it is “0011.” In Japan it is “010.” Many mobile phones can dial a plus sign and it will automatically dial the local country’s exit code.

“31” is the country code for the Netherlands.

The rest of the phone number appears to be for a phone located in Amsterdam.

To dial this phone number from within the Netherlands, do not dial the exit code or the country code (31). Add the trunk prefix 0 to the phone number. Dial 0-20-665-xxxx.

To dial this phone number from the USA or Canada, dial 011-31-20-665-xxxx.

To dial this phone number from the U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, any many other European countries, dial 00-31-20-665-xxxx.

To dial this phone number from Australia, dial 0011-31-20-665-xxxx.

For a list of how to call +31 from all countries of the world, see our page on how to call the Netherlands.

How to call Grenada from the US?

Question: I am trying to call a phone number in Grenada from the U.S. the phone number I have is 442-xxxx. How do I dial this number?

Answer: To call Grenada from the U.S., dial the number as a domestic long distance number using area code ‘473’.

The call would be dialed 1-473-442-xxxx.

The ‘1’ represents a long distance trunk number for dialing within North America. It is also the international country code for the North American phone system.

The ‘473’ is Grenada’s area code within country code ‘1’.Grenada is within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), a phone number system consisting of the U.S., Canada, most of the Caribbean, and U.S. Territories in the Pacific.

The rest of the phone number is the local phone number in Grenada.

For more on how to call Grenada, see our page on “how to call Grenada.

 

How to call Helsinki?

Question: I am attempting to call Helsinki phone number +358 10 850xxxx. How do I dial this phone number?

Answer: To call Helsinki dial your country’s exit code, then country code 358 (for Finland), then the local phone number in Helsinki.

To call from the United States or Canada, dial 011-358-10-850xxxx. ‘011’ is the international exit code, ‘358’ is Finland’s country code, and ’10-850xxxx’ is the local phone number within Finland.

To call from the U.K., France, Germany, most of Europe, China, and India, dial 00-358-10-850xxxx. ’00’ is the international exit code, ‘358’ is Finland’s country code, and ’10-850xxxx’ is the local phone number within Finland.

To call from Australia, dial 0011-358-10-850xxxx. ‘0011’ is the international exit code, ‘358’ is Finland’s country code, and ’10-850xxxx’ is the local phone number within Finland.

To call from Japan, dial 010-358-10-850xxxx. ‘010’ is the international exit code, ‘358’ is Finland’s country code, and ’10-850xxxx’ is the local phone number within Finland.

To call Helsinki from within Finland, dial 0-10-850xxxx. The ‘0’ is a long distance trunk number. ’10-850xxxx’ is the local phone number within Helsinki.

For more on how to call Helsinki, see our page on “How to call Finland.”