Ireland Phone Number Format

Country code +353 — Complete guide to Ireland phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Ireland Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Ireland have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 10 for landlines after the country code +353. Inside Ireland a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits: 085 XXX XXXX. Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format: +353 85 XXX XXXX.

Country code	+353
Digits after +353	9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 10 for landlines
Trunk prefix (domestic calls)	0, dropped after +353
Mobile numbers start with	082–083 or 085–089
Exit code (to call abroad from Ireland)	00
Dial from the US	011 353 85 XXX XXXX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

9 digits after +353, starting with 082–083 or 085–089.

085 XXX XXXX at home

+353 85 XXX XXXX international

Landline numbers

7 to 10 digits after +353. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Mallow:

(022) XXXXX at home

+353 22 XXXXX international

Ireland Number Types

Type	Starts with	Written at home	International	From the US
Mobile	082–083 or 085–089	`085 XXX XXXX`	`+353 85 XXX XXXX`	`011 353 85 XXX XXXX`
Landline	—	`(022) XXXXX`	`+353 22 XXXXX`	`011 353 22 XXXXX`
Toll-free	18	`1800 XXX XXX`	`+353 1800 XXX XXX`	`011 353 1800 XXX XXX`
Premium rate	15	`1520 XXX XXX`	`+353 1520 XXX XXX`	`011 353 1520 XXX XXX`
Shared cost	—	`1850 XXX XXX`	`+353 1850 XXX XXX`	`011 353 1850 XXX XXX`
VoIP	—	`076 XXX XXXX`	`+353 76 XXX XXXX`	`011 353 76 XXX XXXX`
Company number (UAN)	—	`(0818) XXX XXX`	`+353 818 XXX XXX`	`011 353 818 XXX XXX`

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

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Dialing Tips

Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Ireland.
Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +353 instead of 011 353.
Verify the number length: Numbers in Ireland have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 10 for landlines after +353. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +353 prefix so they work from any country.

Ireland Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Ireland have?

Phone numbers in Ireland have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 10 for landlines after the country code +353. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.

What do mobile numbers in Ireland start with?

Mobile numbers in Ireland start with 082–083 or 085–089 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +353 85 XXX XXXX.

How do I write a phone number from Ireland in international format?

Start with +353, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 085 XXX XXXX at home becomes +353 85 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 353 85 XXX XXXX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Ireland?

Toll-free numbers in Ireland start with 18, for example 1800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

How do I call the US from Ireland?

Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.

Ireland Quick Info

Country Code +353

ISO Code IE

Capital Dublin

International Prefix 011 (from US)

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