Country Code Finland

If you want to make a call to Finland, you need the correct country code for Finland. The area code for Finland is: +358 or 00358.

In order to start a phone call, first enter the correct country code for Finland. It begins with two leading zeros and reads 00358. Now type in the country code of the person you are calling, leaving out the leading zero of the national country code. Finally, enter the digits of the regional number of the person you are talking to in Finland and set up the call.

Some Information About Finland

Continent Europe
Telephone code Finland 00358
International Code +358
Capital Helsinki
Population 5.429.900
Estimated Area 338.500
Domain Extension for Websites Finland fi
Language Finland Finnish, Swedish
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Country code Finland, +358 or 00358?

There are two spellings for the Finland area code, namely +358 and 00358. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Finland and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Finland that starts with a “+” (i.e. +358) 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 Finland using the +358 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 Finland area code with leading zeros (00358) 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 00358

In fact, the 00358 variant is used for calls to Finland, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 00358 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Finland begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 011358.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Finland you can always use the country code 00358. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international dialing code (+358) of Finland works in all countries of the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.

Example of phone calls to Finland

To illustrate the use of the international prefixes Finland (+358 or 00358) here is an example again:

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

00358 123 456789

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

+358 123 456789