Calling Ireland from the UK: Correct Dialing Code
How to Dial the Republic of Ireland from the United Kingdom
Correction: The international dialing code for Ireland is +353 (or 00 353 from a UK landline)—not 0044, which is the UK's own country code.
Step-by-Step
- Dial the UK international access code: 00 (or + on mobiles)
- Dial Ireland's country code: 353
- Dial the Irish area code without the leading 0
- Dial the local number
Examples
| Irish Number (Domestic) | Dial from UK Landline | Dial from UK Mobile |
|---|
| 01 123 4567 (Dublin) | 00 353 1 123 4567 | +353 1 123 4567 |
| 021 456 7890 (Cork) | 00 353 21 456 7890 | +353 21 456 7890 |
| 087 123 4567 (Mobile) | 00 353 87 123 4567 | +353 87 123 4567 |
Key Notes
- Irish area codes: 01 (Dublin), 021 (Cork), 091 (Galway), 061 (Limerick), 071 (Sligo), etc.
- Mobile prefixes: 083, 085, 086, 087, 089—drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally.
- Northern Ireland (UK): Use UK domestic dialing (028 + number) or +44 28 from abroad.
- Cost: Check your provider for international rates; many UK plans include EU/EEA minutes (Ireland is EU).
Save contacts in +353 format—works from any country.
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