How To Call UK From US?

Do you want to connect with someone in the UK from US? If yes, then you are on the right page as in this guide we will discuss how you can call any UK-based landline or cellphone from any state in the United States. 

Connecting with any UK based number from US is a pretty simple task if you know the right area code and in which sequence you have to dial the number. Keep reading this article till the very end and you will come to know about every aspect of calling UK numbers from the US. 

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Things you should consider before dialing the UK?  

Before making a call to the UK, you should know about the time zone differences between the two countries. This will help you to avoid calling people while they are sleeping or busy in any other important work. 

1. Figure out the best time to call

United Kingdoms use British Summer Time or BST (GMT+1) during the summer and British Standard Time or BST (GMT+0) for the rest of the year. Contrary to the UK, USA, have four time zones, i.e., EST, CST, MST, and PST. 

EST is 4 hours behind of UK timezone. 

CST is 6 hours behind of UK timezone. 

MST is 7 hours behind of UK timezone. 

PST is 8 hours behind of UK timezone.

2. Schedule your call: 

After figuring out the best time to call, you can schedule the call with the other person to avoid the issues of unavailability and calling at the wrong time.   

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How to dial a UK cellphone from the United States? 

Let’s suppose you want to connect with anyone in Bristol, UK. 

Typically a Bristol number follows this syntax – (0117) xxx xxxx, where 0117 is the area code. 

Now, follow these easy steps to connect with that person in no time. 

Step 1: Dial the country exit code – 011

The first step is to enter the country exit code of the US, which is 011. This code informs your telecommunication provider that you are making an international call. 

Do note that in some cellphones, you need to dial + instead of 011 to make a call outside the country. Therefore, try both of these options to see which one works best for you. 

Step 2: Dial the country code of UK – 44

After that, you have to enter the country code of the UK, i.e., 44 in your dial pad. Dialing this number will allow you to call any number in the United Kingdom. 

Step 3: Dial the area code of the UK

Area codes of the UK consist of 2 to 5 numbers. If the first digit of area code is 0, you have to dial the rest of the numbers after the 0. 

Now, dial the UK’s area code, which will place your call to the specific part of the UK. In our case, it is 0117, as we want to make a call in Bristol. Therefore, we will dial 117. 

Step 4: Dial the phone number

At last, you have to dial the exact number of the cellphone and dial the number to place the call.  

The dialed number should look like this – 01144117xxxxxxx . Now, wait for the other person in the UK to pick up the call.

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Some common UK area codes 

Area	Code
Bradford	1274
Birmingham	121
Bristol	117
Cambridge	1223
Cardiff	29
Glasgow	141
Liverpool	151
London	20
Manchester	161
Nottingham	115
Southampton	23
Oxford	1865
Preston	1772
Worcester	1905
York	1904
Glasgow	141
Blackpool	1253
Bournemouth	1202
Derby	1332
Dundee	1382

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How much does it cost to call the UK from the US?

International calling is usually expensive, and if you are talking abroad for a longer duration and more often, it will increase your telephony bills. One of the best ways to reduce calling costs from UK to US is to use VoIP phone services. 

VoIP phone system uses the Internet Protocol to make calls as opposed to conventional calls, which uses PSTN for establishing the connection between the caller and the callee.

Additionally, with a VoIP phone system, you don’t have to buy expensive hardware such as PBX, cables, etc. Thus, allowing your business to reduce operational costs and eliminating the requirement of a technical team to maintain your telephony solution regularly.

Other benefits of VoIP phone systems:

1. No hardware requirements. 

2. Support remote work and allow agents to take calls anywhere, anytime. 

3. Secure integration with enterprise solutions. 

4. Integration support with business apps such as Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, etc. 

5. Configure call flow as per business requirements

Wrapping Up 

This guide will help you to dial any cellphone or landline number in the UK from the US. International calling incurs a significant cost on your telephony bills. VoIP phone services can help you to bring down the cost of your calls as it uses the internet to make calls. With a good internet connection, you can enjoy HD voice calling with your friends and conduct cost-effective business meetings. 

Connect with The Real PBX solution experts to know about the best plans for unlimited international calling within your budget.