Country Codes for WhatsApp & Telegram
Every international dialing code you need to send a WhatsApp or Telegram message without saving the number. Find your country, note the code, then enter it along with the local number to start chatting instantly.
How to Use a Country Dialing Code
To send a message via WhatsApp or Telegram without saving the recipient's number, you need the number in international format: the country dialing code followed by the local phone number, with no leading zero and no plus sign (the plus is added for you).
For example, a UK mobile number written locally as 07700 900123 becomes 447700900123 in international format — country code 44, leading zero dropped, then the rest of the digits.
If you are unsure whether to drop a leading digit for a particular country, the example numbers in the table below show the correct pattern. For step-by-step instructions on entering the code and number, see the WhatsApp messaging how-to guide.
Asia-Pacific
Singapore
+65
Format example
6591234567
Malaysia
+60
Format example
60123456789
Indonesia
+62
Format example
6281234567890
Thailand
+66
Format example
66812345678
Vietnam
+84
Format example
84912345678
Philippines
+63
Format example
639171234567
India
+91
Format example
919876543210
Pakistan
+92
Format example
923001234567
Bangladesh
+880
Format example
8801712345678
Sri Lanka
+94
Format example
94771234567
China
+86
Format example
8613812345678
Hong Kong
+852
Format example
85251234567
Taiwan
+886
Format example
886912345678
Japan
+81
Format example
819012345678
South Korea
+82
Format example
821012345678
Myanmar
+95
Format example
959123456789
Cambodia
+855
Format example
85512345678
Laos
+856
Format example
8562012345678
Brunei
+673
Format example
6737123456
Mongolia
+976
Format example
97688123456
Nepal
+977
Format example
9779812345678
Maldives
+960
Format example
9607712345
Australia
+61
Format example
61412345678
New Zealand
+64
Format example
64212345678
Middle East
United Arab Emirates
+971
Format example
971501234567
Saudi Arabia
+966
Format example
966512345678
Qatar
+974
Format example
97433123456
Kuwait
+965
Format example
96550123456
Bahrain
+973
Format example
97336123456
Oman
+968
Format example
96892123456
Jordan
+962
Format example
962791234567
Lebanon
+961
Format example
96171123456
Israel
+972
Format example
972501234567
Turkey
+90
Format example
905321234567
Iran
+98
Format example
989121234567
Iraq
+964
Format example
9647901234567
Europe
United Kingdom
+44
Format example
447700900123
Ireland
+353
Format example
353851234567
France
+33
Format example
33612345678
Germany
+49
Format example
4915112345678
Spain
+34
Format example
34612345678
Italy
+39
Format example
393123456789
Portugal
+351
Format example
351912345678
Netherlands
+31
Format example
31612345678
Belgium
+32
Format example
32470123456
Switzerland
+41
Format example
41781234567
Austria
+43
Format example
436641234567
Sweden
+46
Format example
46701234567
Norway
+47
Format example
4740612345
Denmark
+45
Format example
4520123456
Finland
+358
Format example
358401234567
Iceland
+354
Format example
3546111234
Poland
+48
Format example
48512345678
Czech Republic
+420
Format example
420601234567
Slovakia
+421
Format example
421901234567
Hungary
+36
Format example
36201234567
Romania
+40
Format example
40712345678
Bulgaria
+359
Format example
359871234567
Greece
+30
Format example
306912345678
Croatia
+385
Format example
385911234567
Serbia
+381
Format example
381631234567
Ukraine
+380
Format example
380671234567
Russia
+7
Format example
79123456789
Lithuania
+370
Format example
37061234567
Latvia
+371
Format example
37121234567
Estonia
+372
Format example
37251234567
Americas
United States
+1
Format example
12125550123
Canada
+1
Format example
14165550123
Mexico
+52
Format example
525512345678
Brazil
+55
Format example
5511912345678
Argentina
+54
Format example
5491112345678
Chile
+56
Format example
56912345678
Colombia
+57
Format example
573001234567
Peru
+51
Format example
51912345678
Venezuela
+58
Format example
584121234567
Uruguay
+598
Format example
59894123456
Paraguay
+595
Format example
595981123456
Bolivia
+591
Format example
59171234567
Ecuador
+593
Format example
593991234567
Costa Rica
+506
Format example
50683123456
Panama
+507
Format example
50761234567
Dominican Republic
+1-809
Format example
1-8098095550123
Cuba
+53
Format example
5351234567
Africa
South Africa
+27
Format example
27821234567
Nigeria
+234
Format example
2348021234567
Kenya
+254
Format example
254712345678
Egypt
+20
Format example
201001234567
Morocco
+212
Format example
212661234567
Tunisia
+216
Format example
21620123456
Algeria
+213
Format example
213551234567
Ghana
+233
Format example
233241234567
Ethiopia
+251
Format example
251911234567
Tanzania
+255
Format example
255621234567
Uganda
+256
Format example
256712345678
Zambia
+260
Format example
260971234567
Zimbabwe
+263
Format example
263772123456
Senegal
+221
Format example
221771234567
Cote d Ivoire
+225
Format example
2250123456789
Cameroon
+237
Format example
237671234567
No countries match your search. Try a different name or dial code.
Ready to Send a Message?
Once you have the country code you need, return to Instant Message Connector and enter it along with the local phone number. Click Connect to WhatsApp or Connect to Telegram and the chat opens straight away — no contact saved, no app installed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a country dialing code?
A country dialing code (also called country calling code or international dialing prefix) is the numeric prefix you add to a phone number to call or message it from another country. For example, Singapore's code is 65, the United Kingdom's is 44, and the United States is 1. When using Instant Message Connector, enter the country code first, then the local number, without the leading zero.
Do I need to include the plus sign (+) before the country code?
No. When using Instant Message Connector, you should not include the plus sign. Just enter the digits of the country code followed by the local phone number. The plus sign is added automatically when the WhatsApp or Telegram link is generated. For example, for a UK number, enter 447700900123, not +447700900123.
Should I drop the leading zero from the local number?
Yes, almost always. Most countries use a leading zero as a trunk prefix when dialing within the country, but that zero is dropped when dialing internationally. A UK mobile number written locally as 07700 900123 becomes 447700900123 in international format. A few countries keep the leading digit, so when in doubt, check the example number for that country on this page.
Why isn't my country listed?
This directory covers the countries with the most active WhatsApp and Telegram usage, but it is not exhaustive. If your country is not listed, you can still use Instant Message Connector. Just find the country's dialing code on a reference site such as the ITU country code list, then enter it on the main tool along with the local number.
Are the example numbers on this page real phone numbers?
No. The example numbers shown for each country are format references only. They demonstrate the correct number of digits and the typical structure of mobile numbers in that country. They are not real working phone numbers and will not connect to anyone if dialed.
Why does WhatsApp need the country code?
WhatsApp is a global service, and every account is tied to a phone number registered with a specific country code. When you send a click-to-chat link, WhatsApp needs the full international number to identify the correct account anywhere in the world. Without the country code, WhatsApp cannot route the message.
Does Telegram use the same country codes?
Yes. Telegram uses the same international country dialing codes as WhatsApp. The same number format works for both services on Instant Message Connector. Just click the Telegram button instead of the WhatsApp button after entering the country code and local number.
What if a country has multiple area codes, like the US?
For countries that share a country code (such as the United States, Canada, and several Caribbean nations under +1), simply use the same country code and include the full local number with its area code. For example, a New York number with area code 212 would be entered as 12125550123: code 1, then area code 212, then the seven-digit number.
Do Not See Your Country?
This list covers most countries with active WhatsApp and Telegram use. If your country is not listed, you can still use the WhatsApp and Telegram message generator — just enter the international dialing code along with the local number. For a complete global reference, the Wikipedia list of country calling codes covers every country worldwide.
Related Pages
- Send WhatsApp or Telegram without saving the number — the main tool
- About Instant Message Connector — how the tool works and why we built it
- Privacy policy — how we handle phone number data
- Contact us — report a bug or suggest a country to add