Hungary country code: +36
To call Hungary from abroad, dial +36 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 06, drop that 06.
How to dial Hungary
- 1. Start with +36. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 06, drop that 06.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Hungaryin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +36 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 06 20 123 4567 → +36 20 123 4567
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 06, then the number.
Hungary at a glance
- Country code
- +36
- Main language
- Hungarian
- Time zone
- UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.15/min landline · $0.17/min mobile
Questions about calling Hungary
- What is the country code for Hungary?
- +36. From outside Hungary, dial +36 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 06, drop that 06.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Hungary from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 06 20 123 4567 becomes +36 20 123 4567.
- Do I drop the leading 06 when calling Hungary?
- Yes. Numbers in Hungary are written locally with a leading 06, which you leave out after +36.
- What time zone is Hungary in?
- UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Hungary?
- The main language is Hungarian.
- How much does it cost to call Hungary?
- $0.15 per minute to landlines and $0.17 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Hungary need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.