International telephone codes play a fundamental role in facilitating global communication. These codes, also known as dialing codes, are necessary to make calls to other countries. The system was created to standardize communication and is regulated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In this article, we will explore the importance of these codes, how to use them correctly, and, in the end, present an organized list of the telephone codes for each country.
What are international telephone codes?
International telephone codes are prefixed numbers used to identify countries or regions during international calls. When you want to call someone in another country, you need to dial the corresponding international code before the local phone number.
This system is designed to avoid confusion, as local phone numbers may be identical across different countries. For example, while the number "555-1234" may exist in Brazil, an identical number may also be used in the United States or Germany. The international phone code ensures that the call is directed to the correct destination.
How to use international codes?
To make international calls, follow these basic steps:
- Dial the exit code of your country - For example, in Brazil, the code is
00. - Add the destination country code – For example,
+1to the United States or+44to the United Kingdom. - Include the local phone number – Many times, without the first zero, depending on the country's rules.
An example of a call from Brazil to the United States would look like this: 00 + 1 + local number.
The importance of standardization
The standardization of phone codes was a significant milestone for global communication. Before that, the connection between international networks was complicated and relied on manual operators. The introduction of a universal system made the process faster and more reliable.
Today, phone codes are used not only for calls but also in registrations and online account verification. Furthermore, they are essential for companies operating globally, connecting customers, suppliers, and teams in different countries.
List of telephone codes for each country
Here is a complete and organized list of the international phone codes for all countries:
- Afghanistan: +93
- South Africa: +27
- Albania: +355
- Germany: +49
- Andorra: +376
- Angola: +244
- Antigua and Barbuda: +1-268
- Saudi Arabia: +966
- Algeria: +213
- Argentina: +54
- Armenia: +374
- Australia: +61
- Austria: +43
- Azerbaijan: +994
- Bahamas: +1-242
- Bahrain: +973
- Bangladesh: +880
- Barbados: +1-246
- Belgium: +32
- Belize: +501
- Benim: +229
- Bhutan: +975
- Belarus: +375
- Myanmar (Burma): +95
- Bolivia: +591
- Bosnia and Herzegovina: +387
- Botswana: +267
- Brazil: +55
- Brunei: +673
- Bulgaria: +359
- Burkina Faso +226
- Burundi: +257
- Butan +975
- Cape Verde: +238
- Cambodia: +855
- Shrimp: +237
- Canada: +1
- Catar: +974
- Chade: +235
- Chile: +56
- China: +86
- Cyprus: +357
- Colombia: +57
- Comoros: +269
- North Korea: +850
- South Korea: +82
- Ivory Coast: +225
- Costa Rica: +506
- Croatia: +385
- Cuba: +53
- Denmark: +45
- Egypt: +20
- El Salvador: +503
- United Arab Emirates: +971
- Ecuador: +593
- Eritrea: +291
- Slovakia: +421
- Slovenia: +386
- Spain: +34
- United States: +1
- Estonia: +372
- Ethiopia: +251
- Fiji: +679
- Filipinas: +63
- Finland: +358
- France: +33
- Gabon: +241
- Gambia: +220
- Win: +233
- Georgia: +995
- Greece: +30
- Guatemala: +502
- Guiana: +592
- Haiti: +509
- Netherlands (Holland): +31
- Honduras: +504
- Hungary: +36
- India: +91
- Indonesia: +62
- Iran: +98
- Iraq: +964
- Ireland: +353
- Iceland: +354
- Israel: +972
- Italy: +39
- Jamaica: +1-876
- Japan: +81
- Jordan: +962
- Kiribati: +686
- Kuwait: +965
- Latvia: +371
- Lebanon: +961
- Luxembourg: +352
- Mexico: +52
- Mozambique: +258
- Norway: +47
- Portugal: +351
- United Kingdom: +44
- Russia: +7
- Switzerland: +41
- Thailand: +66
- Vietnam: +84
- Zimbabwe: +263