How do I call Russia from abroad?

To call Russia, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +7, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for Russia?

The country calling code for Russia is +7. To call Russia from abroad, dial +7 followed by the local phone number.

What currency is used in Russia?

The official currency of Russia is the Russian ruble (₽). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Russia?

The capital city of Russia is Moscow. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Russia?

To make affordable calls to Russia from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +7 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Russia?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Russia from abroad. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

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How to Call Russia

Calling Russia: [exit code] 7 [local number].

Russia Country Code: +7

ISO: RU

RUS

Quick answer

To call Russia, dial your international exit code, then 7, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 7 912 345 67 89.

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Dialing format

00 7 912 345 67 89

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Russia correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Russia - whether you’re calling Moscow or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Russia from anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

Add Russia's country code

Dial the country code +7 for Russia.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Russia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: [exit code] 7 [local number] - For example: 00 7 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

007912 345 67 89

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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Calling Russia: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

Capital of Russia

Moscow

Region

Europe (Eastern Europe)

Currency of Russia

Russian ruble (₽)

Russia Time Zones

UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+06:00, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00

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Russia at a Glance

Russia, located in Eastern Europe, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Moscow, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 146M.

The official currency is the Russian ruble (₽). When calling Russia, the country code is +7. The country observes the UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+06:00, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Russian.

Destination Calling Profile: Russia

Population

146M

Population Rank

#8 of 230

Language Footprint

Russian

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00 +7 more

City/Area Code Coverage

19 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Shared with 1 country

Russia currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +7.

This code is shared with: Kazakhstan.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Russia

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Russia, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

Russia

Common exit code: 00 or +Russia calling code: +7Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +7 before the local Russia number.

Use Russia local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

Russia dialing details

Russia is represented here by RU/RUS, Moscow, Eastern Europe, about 146M people, Russian ruble (₽), and primary language context of Russian.

Destination calling code: +7. Destination time zones: UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+06:00, UTC+07:00 +5 more. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Russia call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +7. For business calls, use Russia's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +7 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Russia is in Eastern Europe, with Moscow as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 146M. Primary language context: Russian. Local billing and everyday prices use Russian ruble (₽).

Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Russia's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +7, then the Russia local number.Russia business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Moscow.Russia language context: Russian. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Russia, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Russia

19 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Belgorod	7-472	+7-472 [local number]
Bryansk	7-483	+7-483 [local number]
Ivanovo	7-493	+7-493 [local number]
Kaliningrad	7-401	+7-401 [local number]
Kaluga	7-484	+7-484 [local number]
Kostroma	7-494	+7-494 [local number]
Kursk	7-471	+7-471 [local number]
Lipetsk	7-474	+7-474 [local number]
Moscow (municipal)	7-495	+7-495 [local number]
Moscow (regional)	7-496	+7-496 [local number]
Oryol	7-486	+7-486 [local number]
Ryazan	7-491	+7-491 [local number]
Smolensk	7-481	+7-481 [local number]
Tambov	7-475	+7-475 [local number]
Tula	7-487	+7-487 [local number]
Tver	7-482	+7-482 [local number]
Vladimir	7-492	+7-492 [local number]
Voronezh	7-473	+7-473 [local number]
Yaroslavl	7-485	+7-485 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.

How to Call Russia

Russia Country Code: +7