Ireland country code: +353
In short
The Ireland country code is +353. To call Ireland, dial + (or your exit code), 353, then the number and drop the first 0. +353 is the country code for the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the UK and uses +44 instead.
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Updated 14 October 2026 · SimVala editorial
Ireland
+353
- From a mobile+353
- From the US011 353
- From the UK, EU00 353
Build the digits to call Ireland
Pick where you are calling from
From any mobile
+353 …
Type + by holding the 0 key. Works from any country.
From a landline in the United States
011 353 …
011 is the exit code from the United States.
Example numbers are from ranges reserved for fiction. Codes follow the ITU dialling procedures list.
+353
Ireland country code
00
Exit code in Ireland
7 to 10
Digits after the code
GMT+0 / +1
Time zone
How to call Ireland from abroad
From the Republic you can reach a Northern Ireland landline by dialling 048 and 8 digits, instead of 00 44 28. Irish mobiles start with 08 and have 10 digits at home, and the 0 drops off from abroad.
Mobile numbers: Mobiles start with 083, 085, 086, 087 or 089 and have 10 digits locally: 08x xxx xxxx, or +353 8x xxx xxxx from abroad. An example in international format: +353 8x xxx xxxx.
Ireland area codes for major cities
Landline numbers start with a city code. From abroad, it comes right after +353, without the 0 used inside the country.
| City | Area code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 1 | +353 1 ... |
| Cork | 21 | +353 21 ... |
| Galway | 91 | +353 91 ... |
| Limerick | 61 | +353 61 ... |
| Waterford | 51 | +353 51 ... |
| Kilkenny | 56 | +353 56 ... |
| Sligo | 71 | +353 71 ... |
| Athlone | 90 | +353 90 ... |
| Dundalk | 42 | +353 42 ... |
| Drogheda | 41 | +353 41 ... |
Calling out of Ireland. From a landline there, start with 00, then the other country's code and number. From a mobile, + works everywhere.
Time in Ireland. Ireland is on GMT+0 in winter and GMT+1 in summer. Check the time before you call, especially for business numbers.
Area codes are 1 to 3 digits long, so local numbers range from 5 to 7 digits.
Numbers starting 088 are for machines such as smart meters and have 12 digits after +353.
Freephone numbers start with 1800 and usually only work inside Ireland.
Sources
- itu.int
- ITU: Dialling procedures (international prefix, national prefix, and national number)
- ITU: assigned country codes (E.164)
Codes checked on 2026-09-28.
Ireland country code, answered
What is the Ireland country code?+
The Ireland country code is +353. Dial it after the + on a mobile, or after your exit code on a landline, then the number and drop the first 0.
Which country uses +353?+
+353 belongs to Ireland only.
How do I call Ireland from the US?+
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 353, then the number and drop the first 0. From a mobile, + 353 works too.
How do I call Ireland from the UK or Europe?+
Dial 00, then 353, then the number and drop the first 0. From a mobile, start with + instead of 00.
What is the exit code in Ireland?+
To call out of Ireland from a landline, start with 00. From a mobile, + always works.
How many digits are Ireland phone numbers?+
Ireland numbers have 7 to 10 digits after the +353. Mobiles start with 083, 085, 086, 087 or 089 and have 10 digits locally: 08x xxx xxxx, or +353 8x xxx xxxx from abroad.
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