International Exit Codes: Complete List by Country

Published: August 12, 2026 · 6 min read

An international exit code (also called IDD prefix or international access code) is the first thing you dial when calling abroad from a landline. It tells your carrier to route the call internationally. Mobile phones bypass this entirely with the + symbol — but for office landlines and call centers, knowing the right exit code matters. Here is a practical reference list.

What Exactly Is an Exit Code?

Every country's network uses a short prefix — usually 00, 011, or a longer string — to signal "international call". The full dialing pattern is: exit code + country code + local number. For example, from the US you dial 011 + 44 + the UK number; from Japan you dial 010 + 44 + the same UK number.

Complete Exit Code List by Country

Country	Exit Code	Country Code Example
United States / Canada	011	011 + 44 + UK number
United Kingdom	00	00 + 33 + French number
Australia	0011	0011 + 86 + Chinese number
New Zealand	00	00 + 61 + Australian number
China	00	00 + 1 + US number
Japan	010	010 + 1 + US number
South Korea	001 / 002	001 + 1 + US number
Taiwan	002	002 + 1 + US number
Hong Kong	001	001 + 1 + US number
Singapore	001 / 008	001 + 1 + US number
India	00	00 + 44 + UK number
Germany	00	00 + 1 + US number
France	00	00 + 1 + US number
Italy	00	00 + 1 + US number
Spain	00	00 + 1 + US number
Netherlands	00	00 + 1 + US number
Sweden	00	00 + 1 + US number
Norway	00	00 + 1 + US number
Switzerland	00	00 + 1 + US number
Russia	810	810 + 1 + US number
Brazil	00 + carrier code	00 21 + 1 + US number
Mexico	00	00 + 1 + US number
Argentina	00	00 + 1 + US number
Nigeria	009	009 + 1 + US number
Kenya	000	000 + 1 + US number
South Africa	00	00 + 1 + US number
Thailand	001	001 + 1 + US number
Indonesia	001 / 008	001 + 1 + US number
Philippines	00	00 + 1 + US number
Vietnam	00	00 + 1 + US number
Malaysia	00	00 + 1 + US number
United Arab Emirates	00	00 + 1 + US number
Saudi Arabia	00	00 + 1 + US number
Turkey	00	00 + 1 + US number

Why the + Symbol Makes Exit Codes Optional

On mobile phones, the + sign is a universal exit code: the network automatically selects the correct international prefix for your location. That is why numbers are stored as +44 20 XXXX XXXX rather than "00 44 20...". Use the + format whenever you save contacts or send numbers to someone — it works from any country.

💡 Pro tip: Some countries (like Brazil) require a carrier selection code after the exit code. If a call fails, check with your local carrier — many now allow 00 as a shortcut.

Full Dialing Examples

From the US to Japan: 011 81 + local number
From the UK to Australia: 00 61 + local number
From Australia to Germany: 0011 49 + local number
From Japan to Canada: 010 1 + area code + number

Sources: ITU-T E.164, NANPA. Always verify the final number with your carrier before dialing.