Dial international numbers with the right country code
Learn the basic phone number format before you call abroad: plus sign, country code, area or mobile prefix, and the local number. Then check the exact Voipfibre rate before placing the call.
Use Voipfibre after checking the number format
+ country code + number
What each part of an international number means
A phone number can look different locally and internationally. Writing numbers in plus format makes them easier to use from different countries and devices.
Plus sign
The plus sign means international format. On phones, it replaces the local exit code such as 00 or 011.
Country code
The country code routes the call to the destination country or numbering area, such as +44 for the UK or +81 for Japan.
Area or mobile prefix
After the country code, many numbers include an area code, mobile prefix, or service prefix.
Local number
The rest of the digits identify the person, business, mobile, or landline you are calling.
Country codes people check before calling
Confirm the country code, check whether you are calling a mobile or landline, then choose the Voipfibre calling option that fits your setup.
United States and Canada
Use +1, then the area code and local number. Check whether you are calling a mobile, landline, or special route before placing the call.
Check USA ratesUnited Kingdom
Use +44 and usually remove the leading domestic 0 from UK numbers. Check the UK mobile or landline rate before calling.
Check UK ratesAustralia
Use +61, then the mobile, area, and local digits in international format. Australia mobile and landline rates can differ.
Check Australia ratesUnited Arab Emirates
Use +971 for UAE and Dubai numbers, then the area code, mobile prefix, or local number. Use Voipfibre where permitted and check the exact UAE rate first.
Open UAE guideJapan
Use +81 and usually remove the leading domestic 0 from Japanese local numbers. Check whether the destination is mobile or landline.
Open Japan guideNepal
Use +977, then the Nepal mobile or area code and local number. Check the Nepal destination rate before calling from India or another country.
Check Nepal ratesUse plus format before checking the call rate
The safest saved-phonebook format is usually the plus sign, then the destination country code, then the destination number in its international form.
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Start with the plus sign
Use + instead of guessing the exit code for the country you are calling from.
- 2
Add the destination country code
Enter the country calling code for the destination, such as +91 for India, +971 for UAE, or +81 for Japan.
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Check whether to remove a leading zero
Many countries drop a domestic trunk zero in international format, but not all do. Italy landlines are a common exception where the zero may remain.
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Add the area, mobile, and local digits
Complete the number with the destination area code, mobile prefix, and local subscriber number.
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Check the rate before calling
Search the destination rate because mobile, landline, and special routes can have different prices.
Common country calling codes to know
Use these as starting points, then verify the exact number format and Voipfibre destination rate before calling.
Popular ways people ask about international calling
These routes follow the same rule: write the number in international format, then check the exact destination rate before you call.
How do I call the UK from Canada or India?
Use the UK country code +44, remove the leading domestic 0 from most UK numbers, then add the remaining area, mobile, and local digits. Check the Voipfibre UK rate before calling.
Check UK ratesHow do I call Australia from Canada, India, or the Philippines?
Use Australia country code +61, check whether the number is mobile or landline, and confirm the Voipfibre destination rate before placing the call.
Check Australia ratesHow do I call the USA from India, Nigeria, or South Africa?
Use +1 for the United States, then the area code and local number. Save contacts in plus format and check the Voipfibre USA rate if you call from multiple countries.
Check USA ratesHow do I call India from the USA, UK, or Canada?
Use India country code +91, then the mobile or area code and subscriber number. Mobile and landline routes may have different Voipfibre rates.
Check India ratesHow do I call the Philippines from the USA or Australia?
Use Philippines country code +63. Remove the domestic trunk prefix when required and check the Voipfibre mobile or landline destination rate before calling.
Check Philippines ratesHow do I call Dubai or UAE from India?
Use UAE country code +971, then the Dubai area code, mobile prefix, or local number. Use Voipfibre where permitted and check the rate first.
Check UAE callingHow do I call Germany from Canada?
Use Germany country code +49, then the area or mobile prefix and local number in international format. Check the Voipfibre Germany rate before calling from Canada.
Check Germany ratesHow do I call New Zealand from Canada?
Use New Zealand country code +64, remove the leading domestic 0 where required, then add the mobile, area, and local digits. Check the Voipfibre New Zealand rate before calling.
Check New Zealand ratesHow do I call Nepal from India?
Use Nepal country code +977, then the mobile or area code and local number. Check the Voipfibre Nepal mobile or landline rate before placing the call.
Check Nepal ratesSearches that mention free calling can mean internet app calls. Calls to mobile and landline numbers usually depend on the destination route and rate.
Country-code examples for real calling routes
These examples show why country code, trunk prefix, and number type matter. Always use the format shown by the person, business, or service you are calling when available.
Call Japan internationally
+81 + area or mobile prefix + local number
Japan often drops the leading domestic 0 in international format.
Call UAE or Dubai internationally
+971 + area or mobile prefix + local number
Check the exact UAE mobile or landline rate before calling.
Call the UK internationally
+44 + area or mobile prefix without leading 0 + local number
UK numbers normally drop the leading 0 after +44.
Call Italy internationally
+39 + area or mobile prefix + local number
Italy landline numbers commonly keep the leading 0 after +39.
Small formatting errors can send calls to the wrong place
If a number fails, double-check the country code, local trunk prefix, and whether you are calling a mobile, landline, or special service number.
- Leaving both the plus sign and a local exit code in the same number.
- Keeping a domestic trunk zero when the destination format requires removing it.
- Removing a zero in countries or number types where the zero should remain.
- Confusing country codes with area codes or postal codes.
- Checking only the country name, not whether the number is mobile, landline, or special service.
- Saving numbers in local format instead of full international format before travelling.
After the number is formatted, check the calling route
Voipfibre can help you compare rates, call from mobile or web, and use number tools where supported.