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How to Call Norway from the United States

Country code +47 — Dial 011 47 40 XX XX XX from a US landline or +47 40 XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+47
Norway Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 47, the country code of Norway.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Norway has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Norway From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 40 XX XX XX 011 47 40 XX XX XX +47 40 XX XX XX
Landline (Oslo) 21 XX XX XX 011 47 21 XX XX XX +47 21 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 40–41, 45–48 or 9. More number types: Norway phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Norway had 109 mobile subscriptions and 1.3 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 Norway mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Norway

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Oslo, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). Norway changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Norway is on UTC+2, 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 (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+6h
Norway
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UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Norway from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 47, then the number: 011 47 40 XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +47 40 XX XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Norway?
No. Norway has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +47 exactly as written, for example +47 40 XX XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in Norway?
8 digits after the country code +47. Mobile numbers start with 40–41, 45–48 or 9.
What time should I call Norway from the US?
Norway is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+2 in Oslo). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Norway uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in Norway 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 Norway?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Norway mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Norway Quick Info
Country Code +47
ISO Code NO
Capital Oslo
Time Zone UTC+2
Exit Code (US) 011
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