How to Call Scotland from the US

Here's our simple-to-follow “How to Call Scotland” guide below.

To call Scotland from the US, just follow these dialing instructions:

• First dial 011, the US exit code.
• Next dial 44, the Scotland/UK country code.
• Then dial the 2-5 digit area code plus the local number for a total of 10 digits.

And don‘t forget that when you call Scotland you should leave off the trunk code, which is only used for calling from inside the country. The trunk code is the zero that will often be listed preceding the main phone number.

EX: 011 + 44 + XX + XXXX + XXXX

Need more help with how to call Scotland?

Here is a list of some Scottish area codes and city calling codes: