Ireland +353
To call Ireland from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 353, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +353 85 012 3456.
The country calling code for Ireland is +353. A number starting +353 or 00353 is a call to or from Ireland. From abroad: +353 85 012 3456.
To call Ireland from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 353, then the local number without its leading 0. The +353 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Ireland from abroad
011 353 85 012 345600 353 85 012 34560011 353 85 012 3456+353 85 012 345685 012 3456 is a real-format Ireland mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Ireland area codes
In Ireland, landlines usually include an area code after +353 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
(022) 12345from abroad+353 22 12345085 012 3456from abroad+353 85 012 3456Landline numbers in Ireland have 7 to 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 8. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +353.
Calling abroad from Ireland
To call another country from Ireland, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Ireland to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Ireland number in international format is written +353 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Ireland
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Ireland for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +353?
Ireland has the country calling code +353.
How do I call Ireland from the United States?
Dial 011, then 353, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 85 012 3456.
What does +353 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Ireland. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +353 mobile or landline?
The +353 code identifies the country, not the line type; Ireland landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Ireland
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Ireland. The largest is Three, with about 4.94 million subscribers (Q4 2024). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Includes the previous O2 network
Owned by CK Hutchison Holdings
formerly Eircell
Owned by Vodafone Group plc
formerly Meteor
Owned by Iliad (31.6%), NJJ (32.9%)
- 3G has been switched off on Vodafone. A phone that only works on 3G will get no data there and may not be able to call: check that yours supports 4G with voice (VoLTE) before you go.
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Ireland: 5G 1800, 5G 2100, 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 2600, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2003-07-25, a transfer takes about 0 day(s) and costs free.
Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — Tesco Mobile, Lycamobile, Virgin Mobile, Cubic Telecom Limited, Net Feasa Limited, Sky Mobile.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Ireland
With 113 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Ireland has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (97 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Ireland
+353 1800 123 456Free from inside Ireland (numbers starting with 1800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+353 1520 123 456Surcharged services — ranges starting with 15. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Ireland via Google libphonenumber.
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