What is the country code for Ireland?

The country code for the Republic of Ireland is +353. When calling from the UK, dial 00 353 from a landline or +353 from a mobile.

Do I need to drop the 0 from Irish numbers?

Yes. Irish numbers start with a 0 trunk prefix for domestic dialing. When calling from the UK, remove this 0 after the country code. For example, an Irish mobile 087 123 4567 becomes +353 87 123 4567.

How much does it cost to call Ireland from the UK with Sayfone?

Sayfone offers calls to Ireland at $0.16/min with transparent per-minute pricing. You can call directly from your browser with no app download required.

Is there a time difference between the UK and Ireland?

No. The UK and Ireland observe the same time zone year-round. Both switch to summer time on the last Sunday in March and back to winter time on the last Sunday in October.

Can I call Northern Ireland using +353?

No. Northern Ireland is part of the UK and uses country code +44 with area code 28. Dial +44 28 followed by the local number for Northern Ireland.

What are common Irish mobile number prefixes?

Irish mobile numbers commonly begin with 083, 085, 086, 087, or 089. When calling from the UK, dial +353 followed by the prefix (without the leading 0) and the subscriber number — 9 digits total after the country code.

Can I reach Irish freephone (1800) numbers from the UK?

Irish freephone numbers starting with 1800 and some other non-geographic ranges may not be accessible from outside Ireland. Look for the organisation's published geographic or international contact number instead.

Quick Answer

How to Call Ireland from the United Kingdom

Dial 00 353 from a UK landline, or +353 from a UK mobile, followed by the Irish number without the leading 0. Sayfone offers calls to Ireland at $0.16/min from your browser.

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Cost tools

🇬🇧From United Kingdom

To Ireland🇮🇪

$0.16

Per minute

+353

Country code

Call quality

Landline rate

$0.16/min

Mobile rate

$0.16/min

Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

Average call quality

The UK and Ireland share close personal and business ties, making this one of the most common cross-border calling corridors. Sayfone lets you call Ireland from your browser at $0.16/min — no app download needed.

Steps at a glance

Dial 00 (UK exit code) or use + on a mobile
Dial 353 (Ireland country code)
Dial the Irish number, dropping the leading 0
Press call

Sources

1
ITU — Ireland country code +353
Country code verification
2
Wikipedia — List of dialling codes in the Republic of Ireland
Area code and trunk prefix reference

DIALING GUIDE

Step-by-Step: Calling Ireland from the UK

Follow these steps to reach any Irish landline or mobile number from the United Kingdom.

1
Dial the UK exit code
From a UK landline, dial 00. From a UK mobile, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol, which replaces the exit code.
```
00 or +
```
2
Dial Ireland's country code
Enter 353, which is the international country code for the Republic of Ireland.
```
00 353 or +353
```
3
Dial the Irish number without the leading 0
Irish numbers start with a trunk prefix 0 when dialled domestically. Drop this 0 for international calls. For a Dublin landline starting with 01, dial just 1. For a mobile starting with 087, dial 87.
```
00 353 1 234 5678 (Dublin landline) or +353 87 123 4567 (mobile)
```
Press call
Your call is routed to Ireland. With Sayfone, you can place this call from your browser at $0.16/min with transparent per-minute pricing.

Dialing format reference

+353

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +353.

Mobile

+353 8X XXX XXXX (9 digits after country code)

Landline

+353 [area code] [local number] (7–9 digits total after country code)

+353 1 234 5678 (Dublin landline)
+353 21 234 5678 (Cork landline)
+353 87 123 4567 (mobile)

Major city area codes

Dublin1

Cork21

Galway91

Limerick61

Waterford51

Sources

1
Wikipedia — Telephone numbers in the Republic of Ireland
Number format, trunk prefix, and mobile prefix details
2
ComReg — Irish Numbering Conventions
Official Irish numbering regulator

DIALING RULES

Key Rules for Calling Ireland from the UK

Keep these rules in mind to avoid mis-dials and failed connections when calling Irish numbers.

Always drop the leading 0

Irish numbers begin with a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls (e.g. 01 for Dublin, 087 for mobile). When calling from the UK, remove this 0 after dialing +353. Keeping the 0 will prevent the call from connecting.

Landline numbers vary in length

Irish landline numbers are 7 to 9 digits long including the area code (after dropping the 0). Dublin numbers use a 1-digit area code (1) with a 7-digit local number. Other cities use 2- or 3-digit area codes with shorter local numbers.

Mobile numbers are fixed-length

Irish mobile numbers are 9 digits long after the country code. Common mobile prefixes include 83, 85, 86, 87, and 89. No area code is needed — just dial +353 followed by the 9-digit mobile number (without the leading 0).

Northern Ireland uses a different code

Northern Ireland is part of the UK and uses country code +44 with area code 28. Do not dial +353 for Northern Ireland numbers — use +44 28 instead.

Non-geographic and freephone numbers

Irish freephone numbers (1800) and some other non-geographic ranges may not be reachable from outside Ireland. If you need to contact an Irish business, look for their published geographic or international number.

TIMING TIPS

When to Call Ireland from the UK

The UK and Ireland share the same time zone year-round — both observe GMT in winter and move clocks forward on the last Sunday in March (to BST/IST) and back on the last Sunday in October. This makes scheduling calls straightforward.

Time & windows

Same Time Zone

No offset

UK and Ireland observe the same clock year-round, including DST changes.

Best for Personal Calls

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Evenings work well for catching family and friends at home.

Best for Business Calls

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Standard Irish business hours align directly with UK office hours.

🇬🇧Irish business hours

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (same as UK)Monday to Friday; some businesses close at 5:00 PM.

🇬🇧Government offices

9:00 AM – 5:00 PMOften closed for lunch; verify before calling.

🇬🇧Weekend / personal calls

10:00 AM – 9:00 PMAvoid early mornings and late evenings.

Calling tips

Since the UK and Ireland share the same time zone, you can call at any time that would be appropriate domestically.
Irish public holidays (e.g. St Patrick's Day on 17 March) differ from UK bank holidays — businesses may be closed.
For browser-based calls via Sayfone, a stable internet connection is all you need.

Business etiquette

Irish business culture is generally informal but polite. Introduce yourself clearly and state the purpose of your call.
Punctuality is appreciated for scheduled calls.
It is common to exchange brief pleasantries before getting down to business.

Sources

1
Wikipedia — Time in the Republic of Ireland
Time zone and DST schedule

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues When Calling Ireland from the UK

If your call to Ireland won't connect, check these common causes first.

Call won't connect

The most common cause is keeping the leading 0 in the Irish number. After dialing +353, drop the 0. For example, 01 234 5678 becomes +353 1 234 5678.

Wrong country reached

Double-check you are dialing 353 for the Republic of Ireland. Nearby codes include +44 (UK/Northern Ireland) and +352 (Luxembourg). Northern Ireland uses +44 28, not +353.

Freephone number not working

Irish freephone numbers starting with 1800 and some special service numbers may not be reachable from outside Ireland. Contact the business for an alternative geographic or international number.

Number too short or too long

Irish landline numbers vary from 7 to 9 digits (after the country code), and mobile numbers are 9 digits. Verify the number length before dialing.

Savings

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How to use these tools

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