Hungary Phone Number Format

Country code +36 — Complete guide to Hungary phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Hungary use the international country code +36. When dialing from outside Hungary, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+36 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 36 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Hungary, local dialing rules apply. You may need to include a trunk prefix (often 0) before the area code for domestic calls, but you should omit this prefix when dialing internationally.

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Hungary typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+36 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Hungary typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+36 (area) XXXX XXXX

Example Phone Numbers

These are example formats only and are not real phone numbers:

Type Local Format International Format From US
Landline (Budapest) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +36 XX XXXX XXXX 011 36 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +36 XXX XXX XXXX 011 36 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +36 800 XXX XXXX 011 36 800 XXX XXXX

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Hungary.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +36 instead of 011 36.
  • Verify the number length: Make sure you have the correct number of digits. If your call does not connect, check whether you need to add or remove an area code digit.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +36 prefix so they work from any country.
Hungary Quick Info
Country Code+36
ISO CodeHU
CapitalBudapest
International Prefix011 (from US)