Hungary Country Code +36: Complete Guide for International Callers
When placing an international call to Hungary you must include the country code +36. This guide explains how to dial Hungary from abroad, lists major area codes and mobile prefixes, and provides examples you can copy-paste into your phone.
What is a country code and why +36 matters
A country code is a numeric prefix assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that identifies a country during international phone routing. Hungary’s official country code is +36. Without it, international calls and messages won’t connect to Hungarian numbers.
How to call Hungary from abroad — step-by-step
Follow this dialing pattern when calling Hungary from another country:
Exit code (from your country) + 36 + area code (no leading zero) + local number
Calling a Budapest landline (06 1 234 5678) from the USA: 011 + 36 + 1 + 234 5678
Common exit (international) codes
- USA/Canada: 011
- UK: 00
- Australia: 0011
- Nigeria: 009
Major Hungarian area codes
Hungary uses geographic area codes for cities and separate prefixes for mobile carriers. Drop the leading zero when dialing from abroad.
- 1 — Budapest
- 52 — Debrecen
- 62 — Szeged
- 76 — Kecskemét
- 96 — Győr
Mobile numbers in Hungary
Hungarian mobile numbers usually start with 20, 30, or 70, followed by a seven-digit local number. When calling from abroad, use +36 then the mobile prefix.
Mobile number example: +36 20 123 4567
Quick dialing examples (copy-ready)
From USA to Budapest: 011 36 1 234 5678 From UK to Debrecen: 00 36 52 123 456 From Australia to a mobile (+36 30): 0011 36 30 123 4567
Tips for faster, error-free calling
- Save Hungarian contacts in your phone with the
+36prefix so dialing works from any country or SIM. - Remove any leading zero from area codes when dialing internationally.
- Use VoIP or Wi‑Fi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, Skype) by including the +36 number format — most apps accept the international format directly.
- Check carrier international calling rates or use an international calling plan to avoid high fees.
FAQ — Quick answers
Do I include the 0 in area codes when calling from abroad?
No — drop the leading zero. For example, Budapest’s local format 06 1 234 5678 becomes +36 1 234 5678 internationally.
Can I text or use WhatsApp with +36 numbers?
Yes. Save the contact as +36 (area/mobile) (number) and messaging apps will recognize it.
Quick facts
- Country: Hungary
- Country code: +36
- Continent: Europe
- Main city code: Budapest (+36 1)