Convert a phone number to international format
Type the number the way it's dialed locally. You get the international format, E.164 and the prefix to drop, instantly and free.
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How to write a phone number in international format
- 01
Start with +
The plus replaces the exit code the caller would otherwise dial: 00 in most of the world, 011 from the US and Canada. Phones dial it correctly from anywhere.
- 02
Add the country code
1 for the US and Canada, 44 for the UK, 91 for India, 49 for Germany, 63 for the Philippines.
- 03
Drop the local prefix
Most countries put a 0 in front of numbers dialed at home (Russia uses 8, Hungary 06). It never goes into the international format.
Example: the UK number 020 7946 0958 becomes +44 20 7946 0958.
Phone number formats by country
How common numbers look at home and written internationally. x marks any digit.
| Country | Dialed at home | International format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | (202) 555-01xx | +1 202 555 01xx |
| United Kingdom | 020 7946 0xxx | +44 20 7946 0xxx |
| India | 098xxx xxxxx | +91 98xxx xxxxx |
| Germany | 030 xxxxxxxx | +49 30 xxxxxxxx |
| France | 06 xx xx xx xx | +33 6 xx xx xx xx |
| Italy | 06 xxxx xxxx | +39 06 xxxx xxxx |
| Russia | 8 9xx xxx-xx-xx | +7 9xx xxx-xx-xx |
| Australia | 04xx xxx xxx | +61 4xx xxx xxx |
| Mexico | 55 xxxx xxxx | +52 55 xxxx xxxx |
| Philippines | 09xx xxx xxxx | +63 9xx xxx xxxx |
Italy is the exception: its leading 0 stays in the international format.
International format vs E.164
They're the same digits. The international format adds spaces so people can read it: +44 20 7946 0958. E.164 drops every space and symbol: +442079460958. Use E.164 in phone contacts, spreadsheets, CRMs and SMS tools so the number works from any country.
Common questions
What is the international format of a phone number?
A plus sign, the country code, then the number without its local prefix. For example, the UK number 020 7946 0958 is +44 20 7946 0958. Written this way, a number dials correctly from any country.
Do I drop the 0 when calling a number internationally?
Yes, in most countries, including the UK, Germany, France, India, Australia and the Philippines. Italy is the main exception, where the 0 stays. The formatter above handles this for every country automatically.
What do 00 and 011 in front of a number mean?
They're exit codes: what you dial to leave your own country's phone network. Most countries use 00; the US and Canada use 011. On a mobile, + does the same job from anywhere, which is why the international format starts with it.
Does a correctly formatted number mean it's in use?
No. The formatter checks the number against the country's numbering plan, not whether someone has it right now. The quickest way to find out is to call it.
Is the number I type stored anywhere?
No. Formatting runs entirely in your browser and nothing is sent to us. The number only leaves your device if you choose to call it.
How can I call an international number cheaply?
Call it with Tokly straight from your browser. Paste the number in international format and pay per minute, with no SIM, contract or app. Rates for every country are on the calling rates page.