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How to Call Russia from the United States
Country code +7 — Dial 011 7 91X XXX-XX-XX from a US landline or +7 91X XXX-XX-XX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 7, the country code of Russia.
- 3Dial the number: 10 digits, without the leading 8 used for calls inside Russia.
| Calling a… | Written in Russia | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 8 (91X) XXX-XX-XX |
011 7 91X XXX-XX-XX |
+7 91X XXX-XX-XX |
| Landline (Republic of Buryatia) | 8 (301) XXX-XX-XX |
011 7 301 XXX-XX-XX |
+7 301 XXX-XX-XX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 89. More number types: Russia phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Russia had 186 mobile subscriptions and 14.3 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 Russia mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Russia
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Moscow, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EST (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PST). Russia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Russia is on UTC+3, 8 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.