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How to Call Norway
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Norway from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Norway with confidence.
The Norway country code is +47. Use +47 as the international dialing prefix for calls to the European Norway from any country, then dial the Norwegian area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are NO and NOD.
NETHERLANDS COUNTRY CODE
+47
Dial before any Norwegian number from outside Norway
What is the country code for Norway?
| Oslo | (none) | +47 |
| Bergen | (none) | +47 |
| Trondheim | (none) | +47 |
| Stavanger | (none) | +47 |
| Drammen | (none) | +47 |
| Tromso | (none) | +47 |
Good to know: Norwegian Caribbean territories use different country codes, including Aruba +297, Curacao and Bonaire +599, and Sint Maarten +1-721. This guide covers the European Norway only.
For Norwegian numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Norway. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Norway
Use this universal format: exit code, then +47, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 47 for Norway.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +47
→
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 Norwegian trunk 0 when dialing internationally. Oslo becomes 20, and becomes 10.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +47 20 1234567 for an Oslo landline and +47 6 12345678 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 47 area code local number | 011 47 20 1234567 |
| UK | 00 47 area code local number | 00 47 20 1234567 |
| Australia | 0011 47 area code local number | 0011 47 20 1234567 |
| Mobile, any country | +47 area code local number | +47 20 1234567 |
For other European dialing guides, see How to call England, How to call Germany, and How to call France.
What a Norway number looks like
A Norwegian phone number in international format has three parts. The trunk 0 is removed before +47.
Landline
+47 | 20 | 1234567
Mobile
+47 | 6 | 12345678
Number format and length
After +47, Norwegian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo landline | +47 20 XXX XXXX | +47 20 123 4567 |
| landline | +47 10 XXX XXXX | +47 10 123 4567 |
| Norwegian mobile | +47 6 XXXX XXXX | +47 6 1234 5678 |
Format a Norway number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the Norwegian number in international format with +47 and no trunk 0. A Norwegian mobile written as 06 1234 5678 becomes +47 6 1234 5678. You can also save it without spaces as +47612345678.
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Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +47.
Norway area codes, toll-free, and emergency numbers
Norwegian area codes include the trunk 0 when dialed inside Norway. From another country, remove that 0 and place +47 before the area code.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo | +47 20 | |
| +47 10 | ||
| The Hague | 070 | +47 70 |
| Utrecht | 030 | +47 30 |
| Eindhoven | 040 | +47 40 |
| Groningen | 050 | +47 50 |
| Number type | Dialed in NO | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from Norwegian 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 Norway only. If you are outside Norway, call the emergency number for your current location. 0800 and 0900 numbers may not accept calls from outside Norway.
Cost and best time to call Norway
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 Norway
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to Norwegian 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 Norwegian mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
The Norway follows Norway follows Central European Time, UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, during daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Norway.
| Calling from | Offset from NO | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | NO is 1 hour ahead | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | NO is 6 hours ahead | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | NO 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 Norway free
Calling Norway is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Norway 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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