Russia country code: +7
To call Russia from abroad, dial +7 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 8, drop that 8.
How to dial Russia
- 1. Start with +7. 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 8, drop that 8.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Russiain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +7 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 8 (912) 345-67-89 โ +7 912 345 67 89
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 8, then the number.
Russia at a glance
- Country code
- +7
- Main language
- Russian
- Time zone
- UTC+2 to UTC+12 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.60/min landline ยท $0.47/min mobile
Questions about calling Russia
- What is the country code for Russia?
- +7. From outside Russia, dial +7 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 8, drop that 8.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Russia from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 8 (912) 345-67-89 becomes +7 912 345 67 89.
- Do I drop the leading 8 when calling Russia?
- Yes. Numbers in Russia are written locally with a leading 8, which you leave out after +7.
- What time zone is Russia in?
- UTC+2 to UTC+12 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Russia?
- The main language is Russian.
- How much does it cost to call Russia?
- $0.60 per minute to landlines and $0.47 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Russia 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.