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.
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.
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
011 381 60 123456700 381 60 12345670011 381 60 1234567+381 60 123456760 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
010 234567from abroad+381 10 234567060 1234567from abroad+381 60 1234567Landline 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.
Owned by Telekom Srbija
Owned by e& PPF Telecom Group
Owned by A1 Group
- 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
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
+381 800 12345Free from inside Serbia (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+381 900 12345Surcharged 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.
Albania +355
Hungary +36
Macedonia +389
Romania +40
Croatia +385
Bosnia and Herzegovina +387
Bulgaria +359
Montenegro +382