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Serbia +381

To call Serbia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 381, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +381 60 1234567.

CapitalBelgrade Dialing zone3 — Europe Local time06:51 UTC+2 Exit code from Serbia00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Serbia is +381. A number starting +381 or 00381 is a call to or from Serbia. From abroad: +381 60 1234567.

Country code+381
CapitalBelgrade
ContinentEurope
Time zoneEurope/Belgrade
LanguageSerbian
CurrencyDinar
Emergency92 / 93 / 94 / 112
Exit code00
Trunk prefix0
Population6,982,084

To call Serbia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 381, then the local number without its leading 0. The +381 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Serbia from abroad

From the US / Canada011 381 60 1234567
From the UK & Europe00 381 60 1234567
From Australia0011 381 60 1234567
From any mobile+381 60 1234567

60 1234567 is a real-format Serbia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.

Serbia area codes

In Serbia, landlines usually include an area code after +381 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally010 234567from abroad+381 10 234567
Mobile, written locally060 1234567from abroad+381 60 1234567

Landline numbers in Serbia have 7 to 12 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 to 10 digits and start with 6. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +381.

Calling abroad from Serbia

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

A Serbia number in international format is written +381 …. 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 Serbia

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Serbia 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 +381?

Serbia has the country calling code +381.

How do I call Serbia from the United States?

Dial 011, then 381, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 60 1234567.

What does +381 mean?

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

Is +381 mobile or landline?

The +381 code identifies the country, not the line type; Serbia landlines and mobiles share it.

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

Mobile networks in Serbia

3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Serbia. Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

MTS

Owned by Telekom Srbija

Yettel4G3G2G

Owned by e& PPF Telecom Group

A14G3G2G

Owned by A1 Group

Before you travel
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Serbia: LTE 1800, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
  • Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2011-07-01, a transfer takes about 2 day(s) and costs free.

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

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 Serbia

Mobile subscriptions124 per 100 people2024
Internet users88 % of population2024
Fixed lines36.7 per 100 people2024

With 124 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Serbia has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (88 %), 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 Serbia

Toll-free+381 800 12345

Free from inside Serbia (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.

Premium rate+381 900 12345

Surcharged services. 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 Serbia via Google libphonenumber.

Neighbouring countries

All countries in zone 3 — Europe