Telephone
Calls to the Ukraine and Kiev
The country code for the Ukraine is 380 although the 0 is normally included within the city code. The city code for Kiev is 044.
To call Kiev from abroad, dial the international access code for your country and then 380 44 xxxxxxx (e.g. from the UK 00-380-44-xxxxxxx).
To call another city from within the Ukraine, dial 8 (for long distance), wait for the tone and then dial the city code and the number (e.g. for Kiev 044-xxxxxxx).
Calls from the Ukraine and Kiev
To call overseas from the Ukraine, dial 8, wait for the tone, then dial 10 followed by country code, city code and the number (e.g. for the UK 10-44-xxxx-xxxxxx).
Mobile Phones
Visitors with European mobile phones should have no problem roaming in Kiev and Ukraine. Visitors intending making a few calls may find it more economical to purchase a local SIM card. Suppliers include:
- UMC
- KyivStar
The SIM top-up cards are widely available in hotels, shops and street kiosks.
Useful Numbers
- Fire – 01
- Police – 02
- Ambulance – 03
For an English-speaking operator – dial 8, wait for the dial tone and then dial 191.