Ireland Dialling Code - How to call Ireland from UK

Need to call a friend in Ireland? You might be checking in with a relative who lives there, or perhaps ringing an Irish business about an order.

Whichever is the case, you’ll need to know how to call Ireland - and this means using the right dialling code. Read on, as we’ve put together a quick and handy guide to Ireland dialling codes.

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What is the dialling code for Ireland?

Ireland’s country code is +353.¹ This is the code you’ll need to put in front of the local number when calling someone there.

There are different dialling codes for each area across Ireland. You’ll also need to know this when phoning someone in Ireland. Here’s a quick list of codes for some of the biggest and well-known cities and regions:

Area	Dialling code
Cork	021
Dublin	01
Sligo	071
Galway	091
Skibbereen	028
Wicklow	0404
Kilkenny	056
Limerick	061
Tipperary	062

You can see the full list of regional dialling codes in Ireland here.

How to call Ireland from the UK

Now, how do you actually make a call to Ireland from the UK or other international location? There are a few different components that make up the international dialling code for Ireland. If you’re making an international call for the first time, it can be a little complicated to get to grips with.

You’ll need to start with 00, which is the long distance dialling code when calling from the UK. Then, Ireland’s national dialling code of 353, followed by the local number without the first 0.²

So, for example, if you’re calling Dublin (regional code 01), the number will start with 00 353 1 XXX XXXX

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And that’s it - all you need to know about the Republic of Ireland dialling codes. The main thing to know is the country’s national dialling code of +353, but there are a couple of other things you’ll need to remember.

We’ve covered all the essentials here, so you can simply refer back when you need to make your phone call to Ireland.

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Sources used:

1. Lebara - How to Call Ireland Phone Numbers
2. Ireland - Making calls in Ireland

Sources last checked on date: 23-May-2023
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