What is the UK country code?

The United Kingdom country code is +44 (or 0044 from Portugal). When dialing from Portugal, use 00 44.

Do I need to drop the 0 from all UK numbers?

Yes. All UK numbers for domestic use start with 0, but when dialing from abroad, drop the 0 and dial only the remaining digits after the country code.

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

Sayfone charges 8¢ per minute for calls to the United Kingdom. Rates are transparent—transparent pricing or connection charges.

Can I call UK mobile numbers the same way as landlines?

Yes. UK mobile numbers use the same dialing format: +44 7 followed by the remaining digits. Drop the leading 0 just as you would for a landline.

How do I call 0800 and 0900 numbers from Portugal?

These UK special service numbers often cannot be reached from international lines. Contact the organization through their website, email, or a regular landline number instead.

Is there a time difference between Portugal and the UK?

Usually no difference (winter) or 1 hour (summer, UK behind). Portugal switches to daylight saving in late March, UK in late March or early April. Check before calling.

Quick Answer

How to Call United Kingdom from Portugal

Dial +44 followed by the UK number (drop the leading 0 from UK numbers). From a landline, mobile, or Sayfone, the same format applies.

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Cost tools

🇵🇹From Portugal

To United Kingdom🇬🇧

$0.08

Per minute

+44

Country code

Call quality

Landline rate

$0.08/min

Mobile rate

$0.08/min

Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

Average call quality

Steps at a glance

Enter +44 (UK country code)
Drop the 0 from the UK number if present
Dial the remaining digits

DIALING INSTRUCTIONS

Step-by-Step: Calling UK Numbers from Portugal

Follow these steps to dial any UK landline or mobile number from Portugal.

1
Dial the international access code
From Portugal, start by dialing 00 (international access code).
```
00
```
2
Enter the UK country code
After the access code, dial 44 (United Kingdom's country code).
```
00 44
```
3
Remove the leading 0 (if present)
UK numbers are written with a leading 0 for domestic calls. When dialing from abroad, drop this 0 and dial only the remaining digits.
```
Domestic UK: 0191 234 5678 → International: 00 44 191 234 5678
```
4
Dial the local number
Complete the call by entering the area code and local number.
```
00 44 191 234 5678 or 00 44 20 7946 0958 (London)
```

Dialing format reference

+44

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +44.

Mobile

+44 7xxx xxx xxx

Landline

+44 (0)xx xxxx xxxx

+44 20 7946 0958 (London landline)
+44 191 234 5678 (Newcastle landline)
+44 121 567 8901 (Birmingham landline)
+44 7700 900000 (Mobile)

Major city area codes

London020

Manchester0161

Birmingham0121

Glasgow0141

Newcastle0191

Sources

1
ITU-T Recommendation E.123 — Notation for national and international telephone numbers
Number formatting standard

KEY RULES

Important Dialing Rules for UK Numbers

Understand the format requirements and restrictions that apply when calling UK numbers from Portugal.

Always drop the leading 0

UK numbers include a leading 0 for domestic use. When calling from Portugal, remove this 0 before entering the remaining digits.

Use +44 or 0044 for country code

From Portugal, use either 00 44 or +44 interchangeably. Both formats are equivalent for international calls.

Mobile numbers start with 7

UK mobile numbers have area codes beginning with 7 (e.g., 07700 900000). Include this code when dialing from abroad.

Area codes range from 2–5 digits

London uses 020 (2 digits), Manchester uses 0161 (4 digits), and other cities vary. Always include the full area code after the country code.

TIMING & TIPS

Best Times to Call the UK from Portugal

Time zones differ by 0–1 hour depending on daylight saving time. Use this guide to find the best window for your call.

Time & windows

Portugal Time

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Standard business hours

UK Time

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Same or 1 hour earlier (winter)

🇵🇹Winter (Oct–Mar)

UK is 0 hours behind Portugal (GMT vs WET)Both regions on standard time; no difference

🇵🇹Summer (Mar–Oct)

UK is 1 hour behind Portugal (BST vs WEST)Portugal switches first (late Mar), UK follows (late Mar)

Calling tips

Avoid calling before 8:00 AM or after 8:00 PM UK time without prior arrangement.
Lunch hours (12:30–2:00 PM UK time) may have slower response on landlines.
Weekend calls to landlines are less common; mobile numbers are more flexible.
Check UK bank holidays; some businesses may have reduced staff.

Business etiquette

Open with a brief greeting and identify yourself and your organization.
Be respectful of time zones; confirm the recipient can speak before launching into details.
Keep initial calls concise unless the recipient offers extended time.
For business calls, morning UK time (8:00 AM–12:00 PM) is usually most receptive.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues & Restrictions

Understand what can go wrong and how to resolve or avoid common calling problems.

No connection or dropped calls

Ensure you are dialing the complete number: 00 44 + area code + local number. If the call drops, try again after a few seconds. Check your internet or mobile signal if using Sayfone.

Call won't dial

Verify you entered 00 (not just 0) and 44. Some phone systems may require a + instead of 00; try +44 if 00 44 fails. Confirm the UK number is correct and complete.

Special numbers may not connect

Some UK toll-free, premium, or special service numbers (e.g., 0800, 0900 series) may not work from international lines. For these, contact the organization via email or a regular landline number.

High call cost on mobile networks

If calling from a Portuguese mobile carrier (not Sayfone), international rates can be expensive. Using Sayfone or a fixed-line offer transparent, competitive rates.

Savings

See what you could save

Adjust the tools below to compare Sayfone with typical retail pricing for calls to United Kingdom. Start with one call, then layer on monthly volume to see the bigger picture.

How to use these tools

Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to United Kingdom — the same basis as the rest of this page.
First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.