If you need to call a phone number in the United Kingdom while residing in the United States, there are a few simple steps to follow:
First, you'll need to dial the international exit code to get out of the US phone system. This is 011.
Next, you'll need to dial the country code for the UK, which is 44.
After the country code, you'll need to dial the area code for the specific region of the UK you are calling. Area codes in the UK BTB Directory can be 2-4 digits long. Common area codes include 020 for London, 0131 for Edinburgh, 0141 for Glasgow, 0161 for Manchester, and 0191 for Newcastle.
Finally, you'll need to dial the local subscriber number, which is typically 6-8 digits long.
Putting it all together, the full process for calling a UK number from the US would be:
011 + 44 + area code + local number
For example, to call a number in London with the local number 207-1234-567, you would dial:
It's important to note that you do not need to dial a '0' before the area code when calling the UK from another country. The '0' is only necessary when dialing the number domestically within the UK.
Additionally, many mobile/cell phone numbers in the UK now start with 07, so you would use the area code 7 rather than a 2-4 digit area code.
With these simple steps, you'll be able to successfully connect with contacts, colleagues, friends, and family in the United Kingdom from anywhere in the United States.