Romania +40
To call Romania from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 40, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +40 712 034 567.
The country calling code for Romania is +40. A number starting +40 or 0040 is a call to or from Romania. From abroad: +40 712 034 567.
To call Romania from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 40, then the local number without its leading 0. The +40 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Romania from abroad
011 40 712 034 56700 40 712 034 5670011 40 712 034 567+40 712 034 567712 034 567 is a real-format Romania mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Romania area codes
In Romania, landlines usually include an area code after +40 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
021 123 4567from abroad+40 21 123 45670712 034 567from abroad+40 712 034 567Landline numbers in Romania have 6 or 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +40.
Calling abroad from Romania
To call another country from Romania, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Romania to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Romania number in international format is written +40 …. 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 Romania
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Romania 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 +40?
Romania has the country calling code +40.
How do I call Romania from the United States?
Dial 011, then 40, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 712 034 567.
What does +40 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Romania. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +40 mobile or landline?
The +40 code identifies the country, not the line type; Romania landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Romania
4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Romania. The largest is Orange, with about 9.00 million subscribers (Q2 2026). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Orange S.A.
Owned by Digi Communications N.V.
Owned by Vodafone Group plc
Owned by Vodafone Group plc / DIGI
- 3G has been switched off on Orange, Digi, Vodafone, Telekom Romania. 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 Romania: 5G 2100, 5G 2600, 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 2600, LTE 800, LTE 900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2008-10-21, a transfer takes about 3 day(s) and costs free.
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 Romania
With 120 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Romania has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (91 %), 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 Romania
+40 800 123 456Free from inside Romania (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+40 900 123 456Surcharged services — ranges starting with 900–906. 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 Romania via Google libphonenumber.
Moldova +373
Hungary +36
Ukraine +380
Bulgaria +359
Serbia +381