Croatia +385
To call Croatia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 385, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +385 92 123 4567.
The country calling code for Croatia is +385. A number starting +385 or 00385 is a call to or from Croatia. From abroad: +385 92 123 4567.
To call Croatia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 385, then the local number without its leading 0. The +385 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Croatia from abroad
011 385 92 123 456700 385 92 123 45670011 385 92 123 4567+385 92 123 456792 123 4567 is a real-format Croatia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Croatia area codes
In Croatia, landlines usually include an area code after +385 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
01 2345 678from abroad+385 1 2345 678092 123 4567from abroad+385 92 123 4567Landline numbers in Croatia have 8 or 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 or 9 digits and start with 9. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +385.
Calling abroad from Croatia
To call another country from Croatia, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Croatia to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Croatia number in international format is written +385 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Croatia
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Croatia for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +385?
Croatia has the country calling code +385.
How do I call Croatia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 385, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 92 123 4567.
What does +385 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Croatia. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +385 mobile or landline?
The +385 code identifies the country, not the line type; Croatia landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Croatia
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Croatia. The largest is Hrvatski Telekom, with about 2.52 million subscribers (Q1 2026). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
formerly T-Mobile, HTmobile, HT CRONET
Owned by Deutsche Telekom AG (53,8%)
formerly vip
Owned by A1 Group
formerly Tele2
Owned by United Group
- Planned switch-offs: Hrvatski Telekom (3G, 2026-12-31 (est.)); A1 (3G, 2026-12-31 (est.)).
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Croatia: 5G 2100, 5G 3500, 5G 700, LTE 1800, LTE 2600, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2006-10-01, a transfer takes about 5 day(s).
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Croatia
With 122 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Croatia has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (84 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Croatia
+385 800 123 456Free from inside Croatia (numbers starting with 80). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+385 60 01 234Surcharged services — ranges starting with 60–69. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Croatia via Google libphonenumber.
Hungary +36
Slovenia +386
Bosnia and Herzegovina +387
Montenegro +382
Serbia +381