Last Updated on 10 July 2025 by Johan
Whether you’re planning your next European adventure or coordinating business across borders, knowing how to dial into European countries is essential. With dozens of nations and unique calling rules, the system can feel complex — but with the right access code and format, it’s easier than you might expect.
Let’s break it down for travelers calling from the USA, China, or Singapore and provide a helpful list for dialing Europe.
What Is a Country Access Code?
A country access code (also known as an international dialing code or country calling code) is a prefix you enter before the phone number when calling internationally. It tells the telephone network which country you’re trying to reach.
Typical Format:
International access code (depends on your country) + Country code (destination) + Area code (if needed) + Local number
Calling Europe from Abroad: Key Examples
From the United States:
- International access code:
011 - Example (UK): To call a London number like 020 7946 0000:
011 + 44 + 20 + 7946 0000
From China:
- International access code:
00 - Example (France): To call Paris 01 42 56 78 90:
00 + 33 + 1 + 4256 7890
From Singapore:
- International access code:
001or008(depends on carrier) - Example (Germany): To call Berlin 030 123456:
001 + 49 + 30 + 123456
Tip: Always drop the leading 0 from the city/area code when dialing internationally.
Country Calling Codes in Europe
Here’s a helpful reference list of European country codes for your travel toolkit:
| Country | Code |
|---|---|
| Albania | +355 |
| Andorra | +376 |
| Austria | +43 |
| Belgium | +32 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | +387 |
| Bulgaria | +359 |
| Croatia | +385 |
| Cyprus | +357 |
| Czech Republic | +420 |
| Denmark | +45 |
| Estonia | +372 |
| Finland | +358 |
| France | +33 |
| Germany | +49 |
| Greece | +30 |
| Hungary | +36 |
| Iceland | +354 |
| Ireland | +353 |
| Italy | +39 |
| Latvia | +371 |
| Liechtenstein | +423 |
| Lithuania | +370 |
| Luxembourg | +352 |
| Malta | +356 |
| Moldova | +373 |
| Monaco | +377 |
| Netherlands | +31 |
| Norway | +47 |
| Poland | +48 |
| Portugal | +351 |
| Romania | +40 |
| San Marino | +378 |
| Serbia | +381 |
| Slovakia | +421 |
| Slovenia | +386 |
| Spain | +34 |
| Sweden | +46 |
| Switzerland | +41 |
| United Kingdom | +44 |
| Vatican City | +39 |