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How to call Hungary from United States

  • Exit code 011
  • Country code +36
  • Drop the leading 06

Reviewed by Sujan ThapaliyaLast updated

Calling Hungary from United States

Dial 011 (the United States exit code), then 36 (Hungary’s country code), then the local number with its leading 06 removed. So +36 1 234 5678 is dialled as 011 36 1 234 5678. From a mobile you can dial +36 directly instead of 011.
Dialling Hungary from United States: start with 011, the exit code for United States, then 36 for Hungary, then the local number with its leading 06 dropped. The diagram shows those three blocks and the leading-zero rule that catches most people out.
The + shortcut on a mobile replaces the exit code entirely, which is why it works on any SIM in any country.

The dialing sequence

Exit code from United States
011
Hungary country code
+36
Trunk prefix to remove
06
Domestic numbers start with 06; drop it from abroad.
Full sequence
011 + 36 + local number (drop the leading 06)
Time in Hungary
CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4).

Step by step

Dialing Hungary from United States

Four steps, and the third one is where almost every failed call goes wrong.

  1. 1

    Dial 011: the exit code for United States

    011 tells the United States network that the call is leaving the country. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to type a + instead, which works from any country and any SIM; it is the more reliable option when you travel.
  2. 2

    Dial 36: the country code for Hungary

    36 is Hungary's country calling code. It never changes and is the same no matter where you are calling from.
  3. 3

    Drop the leading 06 from the local number

    Numbers written for domestic use in Hungary begin with 06. That digit is a national trunk prefix and is not part of the number. Remove it: +36 1 234 5678 is dialled as 1 234 5678 after the country code.
  4. 4

    Check the local time before you dial

    Hungary is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) and United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4). Work out the overlap before calling; the most common cause of an unanswered international business call is simply the hour.

Worked examples

What the number looks like at each stage

These are format patterns showing digit grouping, not working numbers.

Written in HungaryDialed from United States
Landline061 234 5678011 36 1 234 5678
Mobile+36 [237]0 XXX XXXX011 36 20 123 4567
From a mobile (+)n/a+36 20 123 4567

One thing about Hungary

Hungary's trunk prefix is two digits (06), not the single 0 used across most of Europe.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Hungary from the United States?
Dial 011, then 36, then the local number with its leading 06 removed. For example, +36 1 234 5678 is dialled as 011 36 1 234 5678.
What is the country code for Hungary?
+36. From United States you reach it by dialling 011 first, or by dialling + directly from a mobile.
Do I include the 06 when calling Hungary?
No. The leading 06 is only used inside Hungary. Including it from abroad is the most common reason the call fails to connect.
How do I call a Hungary mobile from United States?
Exactly the same way as a landline: 011 + 36 + the mobile number without its leading 06. A Hungary mobile in international format looks like +36 20 123 4567.
What is the time difference between United States and Hungary?
United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4) and Hungary is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Because several of these zones observe daylight saving on different dates, check the current offset rather than assuming a fixed gap.
Is it cheaper to call Hungary over the internet?
Usually, yes. Carrier international rates are typically far above VoIP per-minute rates, and calling from an owned local number also means the person you are calling sees a number they can ring back.

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 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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