How to Call the UK from Hong Kong
To call the UK from Hong Kong, dial 001 44 and then the UK number without the first 0. For example, 0161 496 0000 becomes 001 44 161 496 0000.
Step by step
- Dial 001, the exit code for international calls from Hong Kong. From a mobile you can press + instead.
- Dial 44, the country code for the United Kingdom.
- Dial the UK number without its first 0, including the area code for landlines.
Work out the number to dial
Examples from Hong Kong
| Number type | In the UK | From Hong Kong | From a mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| London landline | 020 7946 0000 | 001 44 20 7946 0000 | +44 20 7946 0000 |
| Manchester landline | 0161 496 0000 | 001 44 161 496 0000 | +44 161 496 0000 |
| UK mobile | 07700 900000 | 001 44 7700 900000 | +44 7700 900000 |
| UK-wide 03 number | 0306 999 0000 | 001 44 306 999 0000 | +44 306 999 0000 |
These are example numbers reserved for TV and film, not real lines.
Time difference
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of the UK. UK offices usually answer between 9:00 and 17:30 UK time, Monday to Friday.
Good to know before you call
- Freephone 0800 and 0808 numbers usually don't work from abroad. Use the company's 01, 02 or 03 number instead.
- 03 numbers work like normal UK landlines and can be called from Hong Kong.
- 084, 087 and 09 numbers may be blocked or expensive from abroad. See UK call costs.
- Not sure what a number is? Check it with the UK phone number checker, or find a town's code with the area code finder.
Calling the UK from Hong Kong: questions
What is the code to call the UK from Hong Kong?
Dial 001 44, then the UK number without its first 0. 001 is the exit code for international calls from Hong Kong and 44 is the UK country code.
How do I call a UK mobile from Hong Kong?
Dial 001 44 and then the mobile number without the 0: 07700 900000 becomes 001 44 7700 900000. From a mobile you can dial +44 7700 900000.
What time is it in the UK compared with Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of the UK at the moment. Clocks in the UK go forward in late March and back in late October, so the difference can change during the year.
Can I call a UK 0800 number from Hong Kong?
Usually not: most 0800 and 0808 freephone numbers only work from inside the UK. Look for an 01, 02 or 03 number on the company's website, which you can call from abroad.