How to Dial Internationally
If you're trying to call a friend or relative internationally, you'll be talking in no time with these tips.
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You Will Need
- Telephone
- Internet access
- Country Code
- Phone number
Steps
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Step 1
Find country code
Every country has its own country code for incoming calls. Find the country code of the country you are calling, by looking it up online.
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You can also dial 0 from a landline to ask an operator for assistance.
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Step 2
Know the exit code
Remember the exit code for the United States. The exit code is zero-one-one.
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The exit code in most other countries is zero-zero. Confirm the exit codes when you are out of the United States.
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Step 3
Calls from the U.S.
Dial zero-one-one, and then dial the destination country code and the phone number.
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Step 4
Talk
Talk as long as you like, but remember, international call rates vary, and those minutes add up!
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Did you know? The number of international calls from the U.S. has risen from about 200 million to more than 6.2 billion over the past 20 years.
