Country Code Hungary

If you want to make a call to Hungary, then you need the correct country code for Hungary. The area code for Hungary is: +36 or 0036.

In order to start a telephone call, first enter the correct country code for Hungary. It starts with two leading zeros and reads 0036. Now type in the national area code of the person you are talking to, 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 Hungary and set up the call.

Some Information About Hungary

Continent Europe
Telephone code Hungary 0036
International Code +36
Capital Budapest
Population 9.967.000
Estimated Area 93.100
Domain Extension for Websites Hungary hu
Language Hungary Hungarian
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Country code Hungary, +36 or 0036?

There are two spellings for the Hungary area code, namely +36 and 0036. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Hungary and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Hungary that starts with a “+” (i.e. +36) 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 Hungary using the +36 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 Hungary area code with leading zeros (0036) 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 0036

In fact, the 0036 variant is used for calls to Hungary, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 0036 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Hungary begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 01136.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Hungary you can always use the country code 0036. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international (+36) dialing code for Hungary 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 Hungary

To illustrate the use of the international dialing codes Hungary (+36 or 0036), here is an example again:

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

0036 123 456789

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

+36 123 456789