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Serbia country code: +381
- Exit code from Serbia: 00
- Time zone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
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What is the country code for Serbia?
The country code for Serbia is +381. To call Serbia from the United States, dial 011 381 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +381 directly. A Serbia number in full international format looks like +381 60 123 4567.
Serbia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +381
- ISO country code
- RS
- Exit code (dialling out of Serbia)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits after the trunk 0
- Time zone
- CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Dialing
How to call Serbia: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 381 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 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 381
381 is the country calling code for Serbia. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Serbia start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 11 123 4567 is what you dial after +381. - 4
Check the time first
Serbia is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Number format
What a Serbia phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +381 XX XXX XXXX | +381 11 123 4567 |
| Mobile | +381 6X XXX XXXX | +381 60 123 4567 |
City codes
Serbia area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 011 | +381 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Serbia?
The country code for Serbia is +381. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Serbia number looks like +381 60 123 4567.
How do I call Serbia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 381, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +381 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Serbia phone number?
8 or 9 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +381 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Serbia from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +381 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Serbia fail.
What time is it in Serbia?
Serbia 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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