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Hungary Country Code +36

Complete guide to calling Hungary from the US and abroad

ISO-2: HU ISO-3: HUN Europe Capital: Budapest

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+36
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 36 + area + number
Country TLD
.hu

Geography

Capital
Budapest
Continent
Europe
Area
93 km²
Population
9,905,596
Currency
Hungarian forint
Languages
Hungarian (official language) 99.6%, English 16%, German 11.2%, Russian 1.6%, Romanian 1.3%, French 1.2%, other 4.2%

Time & Communication

Current Time
8:42 AM
Time Zone
UTC+1
Mobile Penetration
120.8%
Internet Penetration
79.2%
Fixed-line Penetration
32.0%

How to Call Hungary from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
36
Hungary
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 36 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+36 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Hungary

Direct dial

Hungary does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +36 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Hungary

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 120.8%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 11
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 32.0%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 3
Internet Users (per 100 people) 79.2%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 120.8%
Fixed-line 32.0%
Internet 79.2%

Hungary on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hungary

What is the country code for Hungary?
The country code for Hungary is +36.
How do I call Hungary from the US?
To call Hungary from the US, dial 011 + 36 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +36 instead of 011.
What time is it in Hungary?
The current time in Hungary is 8:42 AM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.