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Call United Kingdom from abroad

From $0.03/min

No contracts • No app on the other end • Pay as you go • Works from any browser

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  • Browser-based calling

International dialing code +44: full guide and how to dial.

Useful numbers by category in United Kingdom →

Mobile from

$0.03/min

Landline from

$0.02/min

Dialling code

+44

Population

68M

Call UK mobiles and landlines from your browser at very low per-minute rates. Whether you're an expat calling HMRC, a family member reaching the NHS, or a traveller dialling a British number, WorldDial connects you to any +44 number instantly.

The UK is one of the most-called destinations in the world. Millions of British expats live across Europe, Australia, the US, and the Middle East, and regularly need to call banks, government agencies, and family back home. WorldDial offers a fraction of the cost of standard international calling rates, no contract, no SIM swap required.

Over 5.5 million British nationals live abroad, with large communities in Australia (1.2M), Spain (750K), the US (700K), Canada, France, and the UAE. WorldDial is ideal for expats who need to call UK numbers regularly.

What numbers can I call in United Kingdom?

Mobile numbers

From $0.03/min

All major United Kingdom mobile networks are supported. You can call any mobile number starting with the standard mobile prefixes for United Kingdom.

Landline numbers

From $0.02/min

Geographic landline numbers across all cities in United Kingdom are supported. Landlines are typically cheaper than mobiles.

How to call United Kingdom with WorldDial

  1. 1

    Create a free account

    Sign up with Google or email in under a minute. No credit card required to register.

  2. 2

    Add credit from $1

    Top up securely via Stripe. Your credit never expires. No subscription.

  3. 3

    Dial any United Kingdom number

    Select United Kingdom from the country list, enter the number (+44…) and press call.

  4. 4

    They answer on their phone

    The person in United Kingdom picks up their regular mobile or landline, no app needed on their end.

Popular cities in United Kingdom

LondonBirminghamManchesterGlasgowEdinburghLiverpoolLeedsBristol

WorldDial vs other ways to call United Kingdom

WorldDialRecommended
Calls any landline or mobileNo app on the other endPay as you go from $1Works in any browser
WhatsApp / FaceTime
Free device-to-deviceGood video qualityBoth parties need the appBoth need smartphones + dataWon't work to landlines
Calling cards
Work to landlinesWidely availableHidden connection feesPIN codes requiredCredit expiresPoor call quality
Carrier roaming
Convenient if travellingVery expensive per minuteCharges vary unpredictablyOnly works abroad

FAQs, Calling United Kingdom

How much does it cost to call the UK from abroad?

WorldDial rates to UK numbers start from $0.02/min for landlines and $0.03/min for mobiles. No connection fees or hidden charges.

Can I call EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 UK numbers?

Yes. WorldDial connects to all UK mobile operators including EE, Three, Vodafone UK, O2, and Sky Mobile, as well as BT, Virgin Media, and TalkTalk landlines.

What is the UK country code?

The UK's international dialling code is +44. Drop the leading 0: for example, 07911 123456 becomes +44 7911 123456. London landlines (020 xxxx xxxx) become +44 20 xxxx xxxx.

Can I call HMRC from abroad?

Yes. HMRC has international lines reachable from outside the UK. Enter the full +44 number in WorldDial to call from any country. See our dedicated HMRC page for details.

Can I call the NHS from abroad?

Yes. While 111 (NHS non-emergency) doesn't work from abroad, you can call specific NHS departments using their +44 geographic numbers through WorldDial.

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