Russia +7
To call Russia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 7, then the local number without its leading 8. In full: +7 912 345-67-89.
The country calling code for Russia is +7. A number starting +7 or 007 is a call to or from Russia. From abroad: +7 912 345-67-89.
To call Russia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 7, then the local number without its leading 8. The +7 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Russia from abroad
011 7 912 345-67-8900 7 912 345-67-890011 7 912 345-67-89+7 912 345-67-89912 345-67-89 is a real-format Russia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 8.
Russia area codes
When calling a landline in Russia, dial the city area code after +7 (without its leading 8):
| City | Area code | Full dial |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 495 | +7 495 … |
| Saint Petersburg | 812 | +7 812 … |
| Novosibirsk | 383 | +7 383 … |
| Yekaterinburg | 343 | +7 343 … |
Number format
301 123-45-67from abroad+7 301 123-45-67912 345-67-89from abroad+7 912 345-67-89Landline numbers in Russia have 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 10 digits and start with 9. The national prefix 8 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +7.
Calling abroad from Russia
To call another country from Russia, dial the exit code 8 10 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Russia to the United States, for example: + 1 201 555 0123.
A Russia number in international format is written +7 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 8.
Cheapest ways to call Russia
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Russia 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 +7?
Russia has the country calling code +7.
How do I call Russia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 7, then the local number without its leading 8 — for example 011 912 345-67-89.
What does +7 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Russia. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +7 mobile or landline?
The +7 code identifies the country, not the line type; Russia landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Russia
8 mobile network operators run their own networks in Russia. The largest is MTS, with about 83.4 million subscribers (Q4 2025). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by PJSC Sistema (42.09%),PJSC MTS (5.69%),free float (52.22%)
formerly North-West GSM
Owned by USM Holdings
formerly Tele2
Owned by PJSC Rostelecom
Owned by PJSC VimpelCom
Owned by OOO K-Telecom
Owned by OOO EKATERINBURG-2000
Owned by OOO Miranda-Media
formerly Tattelecom)Coverage: Tatarstan
Owned by PJSC Tattelecom
- Planned switch-offs: MTS (3G, 2027 (est.)); beeline (3G, 2028 (est.)).
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Russia: 5G 2100, 5G 2600, 5G 4500, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 2600, LTE 450, LTE 800, LTE 900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2013-12-01, a transfer takes about 8 day(s) and costs rur 0–100.
Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — Yota, Miatel, 12.ru, Alfa-Mobile, Thuraya, VTB Mobile, Iridium, MCN Mobile, VTC Mobile, Gazprombank Mobile.
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 Russia
With 186 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Russia 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 Russia
+7 800 123-45-67Free from inside Russia (numbers starting with 8). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+7 809 123-45-67Surcharged services — ranges starting with 803 / 809. 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 Russia via Google libphonenumber.
Georgia +995
China +86
Belarus +375
Ukraine +380
Kazakhstan +7
Latvia +371
Poland +48
Estonia +372
Lithuania +370
Finland +358
Mongolia +976
Norway +47
Azerbaijan +994
North Korea +850