Ireland dialling code: How to call Ireland

We don’t know your reasons for calling Ireland and won’t bother you with questions. But what we know for sure is that you’ll need a proper guide on Irish phone number format. Read on to learn about the country code for Ireland, Irish area codes, and more.

Irish phone number format

The structure here is really simple. First comes the country code for Ireland but for the international calls only. After that, either an Irish area code or a mobile operator identifier will be added. Lastly, it will all end with the unique subscriber number. So the final number will look like this:

XXX (Irish phone code) XX (area code) XXXXXXX (subscriber number).

If you want to talk to someone within the country, drop the Irish dialling code and ‘0’ in front of the area code.

Country code for Ireland

The Irish phone prefix is always 353. Each time you’re calling from abroad, you must add this 353 country code to the original phone number. Otherwise, the call will simply fail because your provider won’t understand that they should direct the signal outside of your current location.

Be careful here, the original number may have 0 as the first digit. Don’t keep it — replace the zero with 353 country code. Thus, 01 234 5678 becomes +353 1 234 5678 for foreign callers.

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Irish area codes

If the Irish dialling code refers to the country as a whole, then what are the area codes? It may initially seem confusing, but the answer is easy — area codes are related to cities and districts. Have a look at some of them:

Those are mostly used for landline calls. For mobile numbers, they put Irish phone prefixes unique for each operator. Some examples are below:

Here, prefixes can repeat each other; it's not a big deal.

Remember about the first zeroes? You must replace them with the Irish phone number code when calling from abroad.

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How to dial Ireland: Step-by-step

Knowing the most important piece of information — the Irish phone code — you’re now ready to set up your first call.

Step 1: Type the exit code

It depends on the country you’re currently in:

• Most of Europe: 00.
• From the United States/Canada: 011.
• Or simply add ‘+’, which replaces all exit codes.

Step 2: Type the country code for Ireland — 353

And remove the first ‘0’ in the original number! We won’t get tired of repeating this to you because it becomes the reason for many call failures. And of course, make sure that you put the correct Irish phone number code.

Step 3: Add the area code of the operator prefix

Step 4: Add the remaining digits.

Step 5: Have a pleasant call!

Dialling to Ireland is simple; you just have to be attentive to the digits and the right order.

FAQ — Irish dialling code

Do you drop the ‘0’ when using 353?

Yes, drop the ‘0’ of the local code when adding the country code for Ireland.

What area code is 353 89 in Ireland?

Here, 353 is the Irish phone code and 89 is the mobile operator prefix.

What is the difference between 00353 and +353?

00 is the exit code for the UK/EU that can be used for landline and mobile codes. ‘+’ replaces all exit codes used for the mobile calls.

Why can't I call an Irish number?

• Weak signal.
• You’re blocked.
• Typos.
• Your plan doesn’t include international calls.
• Insufficient funds.

How do I enter an Irish phone number?

+353 XX (area code) XXXXXXX (subscriber number).