What Is the Romania Country Code?

Dropped calls and failed OTPs usually come down to one thing: format. The Romania country code is +40. To call a Romanian number from abroad, dial your international exit code → +40 → area/mobile code (without the leading 0) → number. This simple rule helps your calls connect and ensures verification texts for online money transfer services arrive fast. If you remember “+40, drop the 0,” you’re good.

How do I dial Romania from abroad?

Follow four steps:

1. Dial your country’s exit code (e.g., 00 in most of Europe, 011 in the U.S./Canada).
2. Dial 40.
3. Dial the area/mobile code (omit the domestic 0).
4. Dial the subscriber number.

Examples

• Bucharest landline: +40 21 234 5678 (domestic: 021 234 5678).
• Cluj-Napoca landline: +40 264 123 456 (domestic: 0264 123 456).
• Any mobile: +40 7xx xxx xxx (domestic: 07xx xxx xxx).

Research note (official): Romania’s regulator (ANCOM) confirms the international format: exit code + 40, then the number without the initial 0.

Quick check: if you ever forget the Country Code for Romania, it’s +40—always.

Which prefixes cover mobiles, landlines, and special ranges?

What does a Romanian mobile number look like?

• Mobiles start with 07x (e.g., 072, 073, 074, 075, 076, 077, 078).
• Save every contact as +40 7xx… to avoid roaming or OTP issues.
• Number portability is common in Romania, so prefix ≠ current operator. 

How are landline area codes structured?

• Bucharest: 21 (and 31 with some operators) + 7 digits.
• Other cities/counties: 3-digit area codes (e.g., 264 for Cluj, 256 for Timișoara) + 6 digits.
• Domestic format uses 0 before the area code; from abroad, drop the 0. 

Are 0800 (toll-free) and 090x (premium) reachable from abroad?

• 0800 numbers are generally toll-free inside Romania only.
• 090x numbers are premium-rate and may be blocked or charged differently from outside Romania—check with your provider.

What are the most useful city codes?

Below are popular cities (examples are illustrative). Use +40 from abroad and drop the 0:

For more detail, visit: Romanian telecom regulator ANCOM

How does this impact money transfers and OTPs?

• Store contacts with +40 to ensure OTP SMS from banks/remittance apps arrive without delay.
• When you add a new beneficiary in ACE Money Transfer, enter their phone in international format so payout alerts and verification calls work anywhere.
• Avoid saving numbers as 07… or 0 2xx… if you travel—international +40 format is the safest.

What timing and cost tips should I know?

• Time zone: Romania is UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer)—call during local business hours for faster support.
• Use data/wifi when roaming: In-app calls or VoIP often cost less.
• Watch special ranges: 0800 (toll-free) and 090x (premium) behave differently abroad—check rates or accessibility before dialing.
• Emergency: Dial 112 anywhere in the EU, free of charge.

From 7 July 2025, ANCOM requires operators to block international calls that spoof Romanian numbers, reducing phone fraud and fake “bank” calls. That means fewer scam calls showing Romanian caller IDs.

How do I call out of Romania to other countries?

Dial 00 + [country code] + number (or use the + sign on mobiles). Example to the U.S.: 00 1 312 555 0123. This works the same across operators in Romania.

Why this matters for expats and families

Whether you live in Romania or have loved ones here, correct formatting helps you:

• Reach people first time, especially landlines in different counties.
• Receive verification texts for money transfers and banking.
• Avoid premium surprises by recognizing 090x and other special ranges.
• Speed up support calls with ACE Money Transfer when you need help tracking or updating a transfer.

Tip: Save every Romanian contact as +40… and label the city (e.g., “Ana – Cluj”), so you remember the right area code.

FAQs

Is +40 used for both mobile and landline?

Yes. Use +40 for all Romanian numbers. Then add 21/31 for Bucharest landlines or a 3-digit county code elsewhere; mobiles start 07x. 

How many digits are Romanian numbers?

Domestically you dial 10 digits (starts with 0). From abroad, you dial +40 plus the 9-digit national significant number (no leading 0)

Can I reach 0800 toll-free numbers from outside Romania?

Often no (or they’re chargeable). Toll-free ranges are designed for domestic networks. Check your carrier first.

What if a landline starts with 03xx instead of 02xx?

That’s normal. 03xx ranges are assigned to newer/alternative fixed operators. Dialing works the same as 02xx.

How do I report suspicious “bank” calls with a Romanian caller ID?

Since 7 July 2025, spoofed calls from abroad are blocked under ANCOM’s measures, but stay cautious and never share PINs. Report incidents to your operator and the police.

Remember: always save contacts with the Romania Country Code +40, and if you ever forget the Country Code for Romania, it’s +40.