How to call the UK from the US

Kevin V. Nguyen

June 11, 2019

This guide gives you all the information you need to call the UK from the US: area codes, country code, examples, and more. Follow the guide below to learn how to call to the UK from the US.

Calling the UK from the US

Consider a few things before you call the UK from the US.

Are you calling a UK cell phone or landline?
The area code of the place you’re calling in the UK
The cost of the call

How to call the UK from the US

Follow these steps to call the UK from the US:

Dial the exit code 011. This will let your carrier know you’re making an international call.
Dial 44, the UK country code. This tells your carrier you’re going to call the UK.
If you’re calling a UK cell phone, dial 7 after the area code.
Enter the area code. The area codes in the UK span from 2 to 5 digits. If you come across any area code that begins with 0, you can omit the 0 while entering the phone number.
Dial the phone number. The phone number should have 10 digits, inclusive of the area code. If it is a mobile number, it will have 9 digits (without the mobile code).

Area Codes in the United Kingdom

Here’s a table with the area codes of popular cities in the UK.

Location	Area Code	Location	Area Code
Aberdeen	1224	Cambridge	1223
Belfast	28	Cardiff	29
Birmingham	121	Colchester	1206
Blackburn	1254	Coventry	24


Blackpool	1253	Derby	1332
Bolton	1204	Dundee	1382
Bournemouth	1202	Edinburgh	131
Brighton	1273	Glasgow	141


Bristol	117	Gloucester	1452

Use These Tips for a Business Call With Someone in the United Kingdom (UK)

Use words like “thank you,” “please” and “sorry” often, since this type of language is considered polite.
Avoid an emotional approach to negotiations, and instead, focus on the facts.
Before the call, provide an agenda with what you plan to discuss. Aim for the meeting to be as concise and efficient as possible.
Be an active listener. Do not interrupt someone who is speaking. Ask for clarification if you need it after the person is done speaking.
Be punctual for your business call, as structure and preparation are important to professionals in the UK.
Never lose your temper or become overly animated. It’s customary to begin a business meeting with informal conversation about a general topic. Once business discussions begin, avoid unnecessary small talk. Do not share too many personal details.

Is calling UK from the USA expensive?

Frequent calls to the UK from your personal cell phone or a regular office landline can become expensive.

If you call the UK regularly, it makes sense to look into other options that make it possible to make frequent calls without running up a big bill. One cost-effective option you may want to explore is a cloud-based phone system.

Using 8x8 for business calls from the USA to UK

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With 8x8 internet phone service, you can reduce expenses required to maintain, support and upgrade traditional on-premise solutions. If you regularly make business calls to the UK and manage international transactions, consider exploring cost-saving options. Verifying your routing number for international bank transfers can simplify payments, and choosing cloud-based phone systems can save on frequent calls to the UK. One such option is a cloud-based phone system like 8x8, which provides affordable and efficient solutions for business calls. Businesses of any size, configuration or geographic location can benefit from the cost, performance and operational advantages of 8x8’s cloud-based communication solutions. Calling UK from the United States is even simpler—and much less expensive—when you use 8x8.

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