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How to Call Ireland
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Ireland from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Ireland with confidence.
The Ireland country code is +353. Use +353 as the international dialing prefix for calls to the European Ireland from any country, then dial the Irish area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are IE and IED.
NETHERLANDS COUNTRY CODE
+353
Dial before any Irish number from outside Ireland
What is the country code for Ireland?
| Dublin | 01 | +353 1 |
| Cork | 021 | +353 21 |
| Galway | 091 | +353 91 |
| Limerick | 061 | +353 61 |
| Waterford | 051 | +353 51 |
| Sligo | 071 | +353 71 |
Good to know: Irish Caribbean territories use different country codes, including Aruba +297, Curacao and Bonaire +599, and Sint Maarten +1-721. This guide covers the European Ireland only.
For Irish numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Ireland. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Ireland
Use this universal format: exit code, then +353, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 353 for Ireland.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +353
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Drop the Irish trunk 0 when dialing internationally. Dublin 1 becomes 20, and becomes 10.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +353 20 1234567 for an Dublin landline and +353 6 12345678 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 353 area code local number | 011 353 20 1234567 |
| UK | 00 353 area code local number | 00 353 20 1234567 |
| Australia | 0011 353 area code local number | 0011 353 20 1234567 |
| Mobile, any country | +353 area code local number | +353 20 1234567 |
For other European dialing guides, see How to call England, How to call Germany, and How to call France.
What a Ireland number looks like
A Irish phone number in international format has three parts. The trunk 0 is removed before +353.
Landline
+353 | 20 | 1234567
Mobile
+353 | 6 | 12345678
Number format and length
After +353, Irish numbers contain 9 digits. Landlines use a 2-3 digit area code and a 6-7 digit subscriber number. Mobile numbers use 6 followed by 8 digits.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin landline | +353 20 XXX XXXX | +353 20 123 4567 |
| landline | +353 10 XXX XXXX | +353 10 123 4567 |
| Irish mobile | +353 6 XXXX XXXX | +353 6 1234 5678 |
Format a Ireland number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the Irish number in international format with +353 and no trunk 0. A Irish mobile written as 06 1234 5678 becomes +353 6 1234 5678. You can also save it without spaces as +353612345678.
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Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +353.
Ireland area codes, toll-free, and emergency numbers
Irish area codes include the trunk 0 when dialed inside Ireland. From another country, remove that 0 and place +353 before the area code.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 1 | +353 20 |
| +353 10 | ||
| The Hague | 070 | +353 70 |
| Utrecht | 030 | +353 30 |
| Eindhoven | 040 | +353 40 |
| Groningen | 050 | +353 50 |
| Number type | Dialed in IE | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from Irish lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 112 works inside Ireland only. If you are outside Ireland, call the emergency number for your current location. 0800 and 0900 numbers may not accept calls from outside Ireland.
Cost and best time to call Ireland
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Ireland
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to Irish landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and a 99.999% uptime SLA. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether Irish mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
The Ireland follows Ireland follows Irish Standard Time, UTC+0, and Irish Summer Time, UTC+1, during daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Ireland.
| Calling from | Offset from IE | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | IE is 1 hour ahead | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | IE is 6 hours ahead | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | IE is 9 hours ahead | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Ireland free
Calling Ireland is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Ireland calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable toll-free number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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