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How to Call Hungary from the United States

Country code +36 — Dial 011 36 20 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +36 20 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+36
Hungary Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 36, the country code of Hungary.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines, without the leading 06 used for calls inside Hungary.
Calling a… Written in Hungary From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 06 20 XXX XXXX 011 36 20 XXX XXXX +36 20 XXX XXXX
Landline (Budapest) (06 1) XXX XXXX 011 36 1 XXX XXXX +36 1 XXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 0620, 0630–0631, 0650 or 0670. More number types: Hungary phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Hungary had 105 mobile subscriptions and 26.0 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Hungary mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Hungary

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Budapest, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST). Hungary changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Hungary is on UTC+1, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+6h
Hungary
--:--
UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Hungary from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 36, then the number without its leading 06: 011 36 20 XXX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +36 20 XXX XXXX.
Do I dial the 06 when calling Hungary from abroad?
No. The leading 06 is only for calls inside Hungary. A number written 06 20 XXX XXXX at home is dialed +36 20 XXX XXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Hungary?
9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +36. Mobile numbers start with 0620, 0630–0631, 0650 or 0670 when written with the leading 06.
What time should I call Hungary from the US?
Hungary is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Budapest). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST on the West Coast. Hungary uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in Hungary call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Hungary?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Hungary mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Hungary Quick Info
Country Code +36
ISO Code HU
Capital Budapest
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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