Ireland Calling Code: +353

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

How to Call Ireland from Abroad

About Ireland Calling Code

Ireland's international dialing code is +353. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Ireland from another country. Ireland is located in Europe.

Ireland is known locally as Éire — Dublin is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +353 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 +353 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +353 is assigned to Ireland, located in Northern Europe, with the capital Dublin. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Ireland from outside the country.

When you see a phone number written as +353 ..., the +353 prefix tells your telephone network to route the call to Ireland'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 Ireland, in Northern 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 +353 followed directly by the area code and number.

Ireland Phone Number Formats

Phone numbers in Ireland 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 Ireland from abroad, always replace the leading trunk zero with the country code +353.

Time Zone in Ireland

Ireland is in the Europe/Dublin time zone, which is UTC+00:00 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 Ireland, the time difference matters: a good time to reach businesses in Dublin, 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 Ireland 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 Ireland

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

Service	Number
Police	112 or 999
Fire	112 or 999
Ambulance	112 or 999

Example: Calling Ireland Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to Ireland 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 +353 replaces the trunk prefix entirely.

Calling Ireland from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing Ireland (+353) from abroad:

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
United States	011	011 353 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 353 [local number]
Australia	0011	0011 353 [local number]
China	00	00 353 [local number]
Japan	010	010 353 [local number]
India	00	00 353 [local number]
Germany	00	00 353 [local number]
France	00	00 353 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +353 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Ireland?

The international calling code for Ireland is +353.

How do I call Ireland from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +353, then the local phone number.

How do I call Ireland from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +353, then the local phone number.

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

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +353 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Ireland?

If you're already in Ireland, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +353 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Ireland?

The capital of Ireland is Dublin. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +353 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Ireland?

Police: 112 or 999, Fire: 112 or 999, Ambulance: 112 or 999. These numbers are only valid inside Ireland.

Ireland Mobile Phone Prefixes

Mobile phone numbers in Ireland typically use the following prefixes:

• 8x - all mobile numbers start with 08

Ireland City / Area Codes

Major cities in Ireland and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +353 when calling from abroad):

City	Area Code(s)
Dublin	1
Cork	21
Galway	91
Limerick	61

Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: Dublin 1 becomes +353 1 + local number.

Other Countries in Europe

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Ireland from Russia or Greece works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +353, then the local number. Within Europe, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.