Belarus Calling Code: +375

Complete guide to calling Belarus — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call Belarus from Abroad

About Belarus Calling Code

Belarus's international dialing code is +375. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Belarus from another country. Belarus is located in Europe.

Belarus is known locally as Белару́сь — Minsk is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +375 so it works from any country.

Country calling codes (also known as ISD codes or dialing codes) are telephone numbering plan prefixes defined by ITU-T standards E.123 and E.164. Each country is assigned one or more unique prefixes to facilitate international direct dialing.

Where the +375 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +375 is assigned to Belarus, located in Eastern Europe, with the capital Minsk. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Belarus from outside the country.

When you see a phone number written as +375 ..., the +375 prefix tells your telephone network to route the call to Belarus's national telephone network. After the country code, you dial the local area code (dropping any leading 0) and the subscriber number. The same format applies whether you are calling a landline or a mobile phone.

Country codes are allocated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T Recommendation E.164) and are grouped by geographic region. Calling codes starting with 3 are generally assigned to the region around Belarus, in Eastern Europe. When a phone number is stored internationally, the leading zeros of the domestic area code are omitted after the country code — this is why you will often see numbers written as +375 followed directly by the area code and number.

Belarus Phone Number Formats

Phone numbers in Belarus follow the ITU E.164 international format: country code + area code + subscriber number. Below is the general structure used for both landlines and mobile numbers.

Most countries use a closed or open telephone numbering plan. In an open plan, the length of local numbers varies and the trunk prefix (usually 0) is dropped when dialing internationally. In a closed plan, all national numbers have a fixed length regardless of area. When dialing Belarus from abroad, always replace the leading trunk zero with the country code +375.

Time Zone in Belarus

Belarus is in the Europe/Minsk time zone, which is UTC+03:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you are calling from a different time zone, remember to account for the time difference when scheduling your international call.

When planning a call to Belarus, the time difference matters: a good time to reach businesses in Minsk, the capital, during their working hours may be early morning or late evening in your own time zone. Many international callers use the UTC offset as a quick reference to avoid calling in the middle of the night.

Some countries observe daylight saving time (DST), which shifts the local clock by one hour during summer months. If Belarus uses DST, the effective offset changes twice a year — check the current UTC offset before dialing if your call is time-sensitive. For most purposes, however, the standard offset shown above is sufficient.

Emergency Numbers in Belarus

If you need urgent help while in Belarus, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Belarus.

Service	Number
Police	102
Fire	101
Ambulance	103

Example: Calling Belarus Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to Belarus works, depending on where you are calling from:

If the number you are calling has a domestic trunk prefix (often 0) in front of the area code, omit it when dialing from abroad. The country code +375 replaces the trunk prefix entirely.

Calling Belarus from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing Belarus (+375) from abroad:

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
United States	011	011 375 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 375 [local number]
Australia	0011	0011 375 [local number]
China	00	00 375 [local number]
Japan	010	010 375 [local number]
India	00	00 375 [local number]
Germany	00	00 375 [local number]
France	00	00 375 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +375 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Belarus?

The international calling code for Belarus is +375.

How do I call Belarus from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +375, then the local phone number.

How do I call Belarus from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +375, then the local phone number.

Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +375 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Belarus?

If you're already in Belarus, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +375 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Belarus?

The capital of Belarus is Minsk. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +375 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Belarus?

Police: 102, Fire: 101, Ambulance: 103. These numbers are only valid inside Belarus.

Other Countries in Europe

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Belarus from Russia or Greece works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +375, then the local number. Within Europe, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.