Since the BN(O) visa route opened in 2021, tens of thousands of Hong Kongers have settled in the UK, in cities like London, Manchester and Reading. Here is exactly how to call a Hong Kong landline or mobile from Britain.
How to dial Hong Kong from United Kingdom
- 1Dial the exit code 00
From United Kingdom, every international call starts with the exit code 00. On a mobile you can type + instead — it stands in for the exit code automatically.
- 2Add Hong Kong's country code +852
Next comes +852, the country code that routes your call to Hong Kong.
- 3Add the area or city code
Then the destination's area or city code — see the common Hong Kong codes below.
- 4Dial the local number
Finish with the subscriber number. The full format for Hong Kong is +852 XXXX XXXX.
A Hong Kong number dialed from United Kingdom looks like this:
Hong Kong is 7h ahead of United Kingdom.
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in Hong Kong, it's 2 AM–2 PM where you are.
Hong Kong area codes
Hong Kong does not use geographic area codes. All numbers are 8 digits after +852 — the first digit identifies the line type.
- ·+852 2 for Landlines (8-digit numbers starting with 2 or 3)
- ·+852 3 for Landlines (alternate range)
- ·+852 5 for Mobile numbers (8-digit starting with 5, 6, or 9)
- ·+852 6 for Mobile numbers (alternate range)
- ·+852 9 for Mobile numbers (alternate range)
- ·+852 8 for Toll-free / shared-cost numbers
Dial +852 directly followed by the 8-digit number — no trunk prefix is used.
Calling Hong Kong from United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
How do I dial Hong Kong from United Kingdom?
From United Kingdom, dial the exit code 00, then Hong Kong's country code +852, then the area code and the local number. On a mobile you can press + in place of 00.
How much does it cost to call Hong Kong from United Kingdom?
With Hyallo you pay $0.13/min to call Hong Kong — a fraction of typical carrier and roaming rates — and your first call is free.
Can I call a Hong Kong landline or mobile from my browser?
Yes. Hyallo connects your browser straight to the phone network, so you can reach any Hong Kong landline or mobile from United Kingdom with nothing to install.