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Hungary country code: +36
- Exit code from Hungary: 00
- Time zone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
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What is the country code for Hungary?
The country code for Hungary is +36. To call Hungary from the United States, dial 011 36 followed by the local number with its leading 06 removed. From a mobile, dial +36 directly. A Hungary number in full international format looks like +36 20 123 4567.
Hungary at a glance
- Country calling code
- +36
- ISO country code
- HU
- Exit code (dialling out of Hungary)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 06
- Drop the 06 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits after the trunk 06
- Time zone
- CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Dialing
How to call Hungary: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 36 + local number (minus the leading 06).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 36
36 is the country calling code for Hungary. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 06
Numbers written for domestic use in Hungary start with a 06. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 1 234 5678 is what you dial after +36. - 4
Check the time first
Hungary is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Hungary's trunk prefix is two digits (06), not the single 0 used across most of Europe.
Number format
What a Hungary phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +36 X XXX XXXX | +36 1 234 5678 |
| Mobile | +36 [237]0 XXX XXXX | +36 20 123 4567 |
City codes
Hungary area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 06. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 061 | +36 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Hungary?
The country code for Hungary is +36. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Hungary number looks like +36 20 123 4567.
How do I call Hungary from the United States?
Dial 011, then 36, then the local number with its leading 06 removed. From a mobile you can dial +36 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Hungary phone number?
8 or 9 digits after the trunk 06. Written internationally it becomes +36 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Hungary from abroad?
No. The leading 06 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +36 followed by the number with the 06 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Hungary fail.
What time is it in Hungary?
Hungary is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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