Hungary +36
To call Hungary from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 36, then the local number without its leading 06. Written in full: +36 20 123 4567.
The country calling code for Hungary is +36. A number starting +36 or 0036 is a call to or from Hungary. From abroad: +36 20 123 4567.
To call Hungary from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 36, then the local number without its leading 06. The +36 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Hungary from abroad
011 36 20 123 456700 36 20 123 45670011 36 20 123 4567+36 20 123 456720 123 4567 is a real-format Hungary mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 06.
Hungary area codes
In Hungary, landlines usually include an area code after +36 (without its leading 06). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
(06 1) 234 5678from abroad+36 1 234 567806 20 123 4567from abroad+36 20 123 4567Landline numbers in Hungary have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 06 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +36.
Calling abroad from Hungary
To call another country from Hungary, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Hungary to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Hungary number in international format is written +36 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 06.
Cheapest ways to call Hungary
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Hungary 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 +36?
Hungary has the country calling code +36.
How do I call Hungary from the United States?
Dial 011, then 36, then the local number without its leading 06 — for example 011 20 123 4567.
What does +36 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Hungary. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +36 mobile or landline?
The +36 code identifies the country, not the line type; Hungary landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Hungary
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Hungary has 3 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magyar TelekomDeutsche Telekom AG (67,1%) | 216-30 | 2G · 4G · 5G | 6.58 MQ1 2026 |
| Yettele& PPF Telecom Group | 216-01 | 2G · 4G · 5G | 3.45 MQ2 2021 |
| One4iG | 216-03, 216-70 | 2G · 4G · 5G | 3.00 MQ3 2023 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
2G and 3G switch-off timeline
- Magyar Telekom — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- Vodafone Hungary — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- Yettel Hungary — 3G (UMTS) switched off
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2004-05-01
- Porting time
- 8 day(s)
- Cost to the customer
- Free
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a Hungary number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.