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Hungary +36

To call Hungary from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 36, then the local number without its leading 06. In full: +36 20 123 4567.

CapitalBudapest Dialing zone3 — Europe Local time06:51 UTC+2 Exit code from Hungary00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Hungary is +36. A number starting +36 or 0036 is a call to or from Hungary. From abroad: +36 20 123 4567.

Country code+36
CapitalBudapest
ContinentEurope
Time zoneEurope/Budapest
LanguageHungarian
CurrencyForint
Emergency104 / 105 / 107 / 112
Exit code00
Trunk prefix06
Population9,768,785

To call Hungary from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 36, then the local number without its leading 06. The +36 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Hungary from abroad

From the US / Canada011 36 20 123 4567
From the UK & Europe00 36 20 123 4567
From Australia0011 36 20 123 4567
From any mobile+36 20 123 4567

20 123 4567 is a real-format Hungary mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 06.

Hungary area codes

In Hungary, landlines usually include an area code after +36 (without its leading 06). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally(06 1) 234 5678from abroad+36 1 234 5678
Mobile, written locally06 20 123 4567from abroad+36 20 123 4567

Landline numbers in Hungary have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 06 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +36.

Calling abroad from Hungary

To call another country from Hungary, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Hungary to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.

A Hungary number in international format is written +36 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 06.

Cheapest ways to call Hungary

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Hungary 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 +36?

Hungary has the country calling code +36.

How do I call Hungary from the United States?

Dial 011, then 36, then the local number without its leading 06 — for example 011 20 123 4567.

What does +36 mean?

It is the international dialing code for Hungary. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Is +36 mobile or landline?

The +36 code identifies the country, not the line type; Hungary landlines and mobiles share it.

A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.

Mobile networks in Hungary

3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Hungary. The largest is Magyar Telekom, with about 6.58 million subscribers (Q1 2026). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

Magyar Telekom5G4G3G off2G
6.58 M subscribers · Q1 2026

formerly Westel 900, Westel, T-Mobile

Owned by Deutsche Telekom AG (67,1%)

Yettel5G4G3G off2G
3.45 M subscribers · Q2 2021

formerly Pannon GSM, Pannon, Telenor HU

Owned by e& PPF Telecom Group

One5G4G2G
3.00 M subscribers · Q3 2023

formerly Vodafone

Owned by 4iG

Before you travel
  • 3G has been switched off on Magyar Telekom, Yettel. A phone that only works on 3G will get no data there and may not be able to call: check that yours supports 4G with voice (VoLTE) before you go.
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Hungary: 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 2004-05-01, a transfer takes about 8 day(s) and costs free.

Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — one.

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 Hungary

Mobile subscriptions105 per 100 people2024
Internet users94 % of population2024
Fixed lines26.0 per 100 people2024

With 105 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Hungary has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (94 %), 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 Hungary

Toll-free+36 80 123 456

Free from inside Hungary. From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.

Premium rate+36 90 123 456

Surcharged services — ranges starting with 90 / 91. 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 Hungary via Google libphonenumber.

Neighbouring countries

Slovakia +421Slovenia +386Romania +40Ukraine +380Croatia +385Austria +43Serbia +381

All countries in zone 3 — Europe