Country Code Norway

If you want to make a call to Norway, you need the correct Norway country code. The area code for Norway is: +47 or 0047.

In order to start a phone call, first enter the correct country code for Norway. It begins with two leading zeros and reads 0047. Now type in the national area code of the person you are calling, leaving out the leading zero of the national country code. Finally, enter the digits of the regional phone number of the person you are talking to in Norway and set up the call.

Some Information About Norway

Continent Europe
Telephone code Norway 0047
International Code +47
Capital Oslo
Population 5.063.800
Estimated Area 385.200
Domain Extension for Websites Norway no
Language Norway Norwegian, Sámi
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Country code Norway, +47 or 0047?

There are two spellings for the Norway area code, namely +47 and 0047. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Norway and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Norway that starts with a “+” (i.e. +47) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Norway using the +47 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.

Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The Norway area code with leading zeros (0047) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.

Problem: access code and area code 0047

In fact, the 0047 variant is used for calls to Norway, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 0047 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Norway begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 01147.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Norway you can always use the country code 0047. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international (+47) dialing code for Norway works in all countries around the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.

Example of phone calls to Norway

To illustrate the use of the international dialing code Norway (+47 or 0047), here is an example again:

You want to call the number 456789 with the area code 0123 in Norway. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):

0047 123 456789

If you use a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:

+47 123 456789