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Ireland Country Code +353

Complete guide to calling Ireland from the US and abroad

ISO-2: IE ISO-3: IRL Europe Capital: Dublin

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+353
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 353 + area + number
Country TLD
.ie

Geography

Capital
Dublin
Continent
Europe
Area
70,280 km²
Population
5,484,367
Currency
Euro
Languages
English (official language, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official language, spoken mainly in areas along the western coast)

Time & Communication

Current Time
12:01 PM
Time Zone
UTC+0
Mobile Penetration
112.6%
Internet Penetration
97.2%
Fixed-line Penetration
20.5%

How to Call Ireland from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Ireland from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
353
Ireland
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 353 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+353 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Ireland

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Ireland yet. From the US, dial 011 + 353 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Ireland uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Ireland flag

Ireland

+353 United Kingdom flag

United Kingdom

+44 France flag

France

+33 Faroe Islands flag

Faroe Islands

+298 Belgium flag

Belgium

+32 Netherlands flag

Netherlands

+31 Luxembourg flag

Luxembourg

+352 Andorra flag

Andorra

+376

Telecommunications in Ireland

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 112.6 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 5,919,189 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 20.5 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 1,078,038 2024
Internet users (% of population) 97.2 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 112.6%
Fixed-line 20.5%
Internet 97.2%

Ireland on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Dublin.

Flag of Ireland

Flag of Ireland
Name
Bratach na hÉireann
Adopted
1919
Proportions
1:2
Green White Orange

Green represents Irish nationalists, orange represents the Protestant minority, and white symbolizes peace between the two traditions.

Public Holidays in Ireland

Ireland has 10 holidays and observances (1 national, 9 public, 0 observances). The national day is St. Patrick's Day, on March 17. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
February 3 St. Brigid's Day Public
March 17 St. Patrick's Day National
May 5 May Bank Holiday Public
June 2 June Bank Holiday Public
August 4 August Bank Holiday Public
October 27 October Bank Holiday Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 St. Stephen's Day Public
Varies Easter Monday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Ireland

Area

70,280 km²

27,135 sq mi

Coastline

1,448 km

Highest point

Carrauntoohil 1,041 m

Lowest point

Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time
Terrain:
Mostly flat to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast
Natural resources:
Natural gas, Peat, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Silver, Barite, Gypsum, Limestone, Dolomite
Land borders:
UK
Land use:
agricultural 60.8% (arable 6.4%), forest 11.9% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Ireland

GDP

$722 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$131,592 (2025)

Growth

12.3% (2025)

Inflation

2.2% (2025)

Unemployment

4.6% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.949 (#11 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Euro (EUR)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 1%, Industry 38%, Services 57% (2025)
Top exports:
Pharmaceuticals (33%), Organic chemicals (28%), Optical and medical instruments (8%), Electrical equipment and electronics (6%), Machinery and computers (5%)
Top imports:
Pharmaceuticals (16%), Machinery and computers (14%), Aircraft and spacecraft (13%), Electrical equipment and electronics (10%), Mineral fuels and oil (5%)
Main export markets:
USA (43%), Netherlands (10%), United Kingdom (8%), Belgium (6%), Germany (6%)
Main suppliers:
USA (16%), United Kingdom (15%), Germany (11%), China (9%), France (9%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ireland

What is the country code for Ireland?
The country code for Ireland is +353.
How do I call Ireland from the US?
To call Ireland from the US, dial 011 + 353 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +353 instead of 011.
What time is it in Ireland?
The current time in Ireland is 12:01 PM (UTC+0).
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
What is the national day of Ireland?
The national day of Ireland is St. Patrick's Day, on March 17.
What does the flag of Ireland look like?
The flag of Ireland uses green, white, orange and was adopted in 1919. Green represents Irish nationalists, orange represents the Protestant minority, and white symbolizes peace between the two traditions.