How to Call United Kingdom from United States
Learn how to call from United States to United Kingdom with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.01/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call United Kingdom from United States
The cheapest way to call United Kingdom from United States is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.01 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from United States to United Kingdom
To make a call, dial the exit code (011), followed by the country code (44), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.01 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇺🇸 United States to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 1
Dial the exit code: 011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from United States.
- 2
Dial United Kingdom's country code: 44
The country code for United Kingdom is +44.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: 07 912 345 678
- Landline: 020 7946 0018
Cheap Calls from United States to United Kingdom
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from United States to United Kingdom starting at $0.01/minute, up to 80% less than traditional international calling.
Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
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- • From $0.01/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
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🇺🇸 United States Carrier Rates to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Verizon$0.20-1.50
- AT&T$0.25-1.50
- T-Mobile$0.10-1.00
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Best Time to Call 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Recommended Calling Hours
- • For consumer marketing, avoid calling before 09:00 or after 20:00 UK time on weekdays
- • Avoid unsolicited calls on Sundays and UK public holidays unless there is a prior agreement
Calling Etiquette in United Kingdom
- • Open with a polite greeting and your name and organisation, then confirm if it is a good time to talk
- • For business calls, be punctual and keep to scheduled times; short notice rescheduling should be explained
- • Use a professional, calm tone; avoid overly aggressive sales tactics or repeated callbacks
- • If the call is recorded or monitored, state this clearly at the start
Reaching 🇬🇧 United Kingdom via Apps
- • WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom and similar apps are widely used in the UK for personal and business calls
- • Most UK users have reliable mobile data or broadband, but confirm Wi Fi availability for longer VOIP calls
- • Some corporate environments may restrict external VOIP apps, so provide a fallback dial in number
International Calling Requirements in 🇺🇸 United States
- • Ensure your mobile or landline plan includes international calling; many US plans block IDD by default.
- • For standard international calls, dial 011 + country code + area/mobile code + number from US phones.
- • Prepaid SIMs may require a separate international balance or add on before IDD works.
- • Business PBX or office phones may require dialing 9 or another access code before 011.
- • VoIP services (e.g., Skype, Google Voice) may need verified payment and country settings before calling abroad.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. - Check that you dialed 011 + country code + number, removed any foreign trunk 0, and included all digits.
- International calling is not enabled on your line. - Contact your carrier or account admin to enable international calling or add an IDD package.
- The number you have dialed is not in service. - Verify the destination country code, area or mobile prefix, and local number; confirm the number is active.
- Call failed or dropped immediately on VoIP app. - Switch to a stable Wi Fi or stronger data connection, update the app, or try a standard carrier call.
FAQs: Calling 🇬🇧 United Kingdom from 🇺🇸 United States
How do I call from United States to United Kingdom?
Dial 011 (exit code) + 44 (United Kingdom country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from United States to United Kingdom?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.01/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for United Kingdom?
The country code for United Kingdom is +44. When calling from United States, dial 011 44 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from the United States?
Dial 011, then the country code, then the area or mobile code and local number. Example: 011 44 20 XXXX XXXX for a UK landline.
Should I use roaming or Wi Fi or VoIP when I travel outside the US?
Wi Fi and VoIP apps are usually cheaper, but a roaming pass from your US carrier is simpler and more reliable for regular voice and SMS.
How much do international calls from the US cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination, roughly from a few cents to over 1 USD per minute; check your plan or buy an international add on for lower rates.