What is the country code for Romania?

Romania's country code is +40. When calling from the UK, dial 00 40 or +40 before the Romanian number (without the leading 0).

How do I call a Romanian mobile from the UK?

Dial 00 40 followed by the mobile number without the leading 0. For example, if the domestic number is 0723 123 456, dial 00 40 723 123 456 from the UK.

What time is it in Romania when it's noon in the UK?

Romania is 2 hours ahead of the UK year-round. When it's 12:00 PM in the UK, it's 2:00 PM in Romania. Both countries observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the gap stays constant.

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

Sayfone offers calls to Romania at $0.08 per minute with transparent per-minute pricing. You can call directly from your browser with no app download required.

Do I need to dial an area code for Romanian mobile numbers?

No. Romanian mobile numbers use a 3-digit mobile prefix (e.g., 723, 744) that is part of the number itself — not a geographic area code. Just dial +40 followed by the 9-digit mobile number.

Can I call Romanian toll-free (0800) numbers from the UK?

Generally, no. Romanian 0800 numbers are designed for domestic callers and may not connect from abroad. Try reaching the organisation on a standard geographic or mobile number instead.

What is the difference between dialling 00 40 and +40?

They achieve the same result. 00 is the UK's international exit code, so 00 40 routes to Romania. The + symbol on a mobile phone replaces the exit code automatically, so +40 works the same way.

Quick Answer

How to Call Romania from the United Kingdom

From the UK, dial 00 40 (or +40 on a mobile) then the Romanian number without the leading zero. The full sequence is: 00 + 40 + 9-digit number. Mobiles start with 7xx; Bucharest landlines use area code 21 or 31.

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$0.08

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+40

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Steps at a glance

Dial 00 (the UK's international exit code) or use + on a mobile
Dial 40 (Romania's country code)
Dial the Romanian number without the leading 0 (9 digits total)

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in Romania — Wikipedia
Country code +40 and number format reference
2
ANCOM — Romania's national telecoms regulator
Authoritative source for Romanian numbering plan

DIALING GUIDE

Step-by-Step: Call Romania from the UK

Follow these steps to dial any Romanian landline or mobile number from the United Kingdom.

1
Dial the UK exit code
From a UK landline, dial 00 to signal an international call. On a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead (long-press 0 on most handsets).
```
00 …
```
2
Dial Romania's country code: 40
After the exit code, enter 40 to route the call to Romania's telephone network.
```
00 40 …
```
Dial the Romanian number without the leading 0
Romanian domestic numbers start with 0 (e.g., 021 for Bucharest or 07xx for mobiles). When calling internationally, drop that leading 0 and dial the remaining 9 digits.
4
Landline example — Bucharest
A Bucharest landline listed domestically as 021 234 5678 is dialled from the UK as shown. Area code 21 is for Bucharest; other cities use 3-digit area codes (e.g., 264 for Cluj-Napoca, 256 for Timișoara).
```
00 40 21 234 5678
```
5
Mobile example
A Romanian mobile listed domestically as 0723 123 456 is dialled from the UK as shown. Mobile prefixes begin with 7 (72x, 73x, 74x, 75x, 76x, 77x, etc.).
```
00 40 723 123 456
```

Dialing format reference

+40

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +40.

Mobile

+40 7XX XXX XXX

Landline

+40 [area code] [subscriber number] (9 digits total after +40)

00 40 21 234 5678 (Bucharest landline)
00 40 264 123 456 (Cluj-Napoca landline)
00 40 723 123 456 (Mobile)

Major city area codes

Bucharest21 / 31

Cluj-Napoca264

Timișoara256

Iași232

Constanța241

Brașov268

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in Romania — Wikipedia
Number format, area codes, and mobile prefix details
2
ITU-T E.164 country code assignments
Official country code +40 assignment

KEY RULES

Romanian Dialing Rules to Know

A few format and numbering details that help your calls connect on the first try.

Always drop the leading 0

Romanian domestic numbers begin with 0 (e.g., 021, 0264, 07xx). When dialling from the UK, remove that initial 0 after entering +40 or 00 40. Keeping it will prevent the call from connecting.

Total digits after country code: always 9

Whether you're calling a Bucharest landline (2-digit area code + 7 digits) or a mobile (3-digit prefix + 6 digits), the national significant number is always 9 digits after the country code.

Landline area codes vary in length

Bucharest uses a 2-digit area code (21 or 31). All other Romanian cities use 3-digit area codes (e.g., 264 for Cluj-Napoca). The subscriber number length adjusts so the total remains 9 digits.

Mobile prefixes start with 7

Romanian mobile numbers use prefixes 72x, 73x, 74x, 75x, 76x, 77x, and 78x. Number portability means the prefix no longer reliably indicates the carrier.

Some special numbers may not work internationally

Romanian toll-free (0800) and premium-rate (09xx) numbers are generally designed for domestic use. They may not connect or may incur separate charges when dialled from abroad. Check with your provider before calling these ranges.

TIMING TIPS

Best Times to Call Romania from the UK

Romania is 2 hours ahead of the UK year-round (both countries observe daylight saving time on the same schedule). Plan your calls so they land during convenient hours in Romania.

Time & windows

Morning call window

7:00–9:00 AM UK → 9:00–11:00 AM Romania

Catch family before their work day gets busy

Evening call window

5:00–8:00 PM UK → 7:00–10:00 PM Romania

After-work hours — ideal for longer personal calls

Weekend call window

10:00 AM–1:00 PM UK → 12:00–3:00 PM Romania

Relaxed weekend timing for catching up

🇬🇧UK time when Romania is 9 AM

7:00 AMYear-round (DST aligns)

🇬🇧UK time when Romania is 6 PM

4:00 PMGood for post-work calls

🇬🇧UK time when Romania is 9 PM

7:00 PMEvening/personal calls

Calling tips

Romania is 2 hours ahead of the UK in both winter (EET vs GMT) and summer (EEST vs BST), so the gap never changes.
Romanian bank and business hours are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time (7 AM – 3 PM UK time).
For personal calls to family, evenings after 7 PM Romania time (5 PM UK) tend to be most convenient.
Romanian public holidays (e.g., 1 December — National Day, Orthodox Easter) may affect business availability.

Business etiquette

When calling Romanian businesses, a brief greeting in Romanian (e.g., 'Bună ziua') is appreciated before switching to English.
Romanians generally prefer direct communication. State the purpose of your call early.
If calling a mobile, be aware that the person may be charged for receiving international calls on some plans — consider letting them know in advance via message.

Sources

1
Time Zone Converter — timeanddate.com (London ↔ Bucharest)
Confirms 2-hour difference year-round

TROUBLESHOOTING

Call Not Connecting? Common Issues

If your call to Romania isn't going through, check these common causes before redialling.

You left the leading 0 in the number

The most common mistake. Romanian domestic numbers start with 0 (e.g., 0723…), but when dialling from the UK with +40 or 00 40, you must drop that 0. Dial +40 723… instead.

Wrong number of digits

After the country code +40, there should be exactly 9 digits. If your call fails, count the digits — too many or too few will prevent the call from connecting.

International calling not enabled on your line

Some UK carriers disable international dialling by default or on certain plans. Check with your provider that outgoing international calls are enabled.

Trying to reach a toll-free or premium number

Romanian 0800 (toll-free) and 09xx (premium) numbers are intended for domestic callers. They may not connect from abroad or may carry different charges. Try reaching the organisation on a geographic landline number instead.

Network congestion or temporary outage

If the number format is correct but calls still fail, there may be temporary network issues. Wait a few minutes and try again, or use a browser-based calling service like Sayfone to route the call over the internet.

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in Romania — Wikipedia
Special number ranges and accessibility notes

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