How to Call Indonesia 🇮🇩
Indonesia's country code is +62. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 62 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 62 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 62 ... |
| From Japan | 010 62 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +62 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0. Jakarta 021 becomes +62 21.
Area codes in Indonesia
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Jakarta | 21 |
| Surabaya | 31 |
| Bandung | 22 |
Calling mobile numbers
Indonesian mobiles start with 08 domestically and become +62 8xx from abroad.
Time zones and when to call
Indonesia spans three time zones; Jakarta is on WIB (UTC+7). Confirm which island your contact is on before assuming Jakarta time.
The cheapest ways to call Indonesia
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Indonesia phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Indonesia?
The country code is +62. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +62 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Indonesia?
Drop the leading 0. Jakarta 021 becomes +62 21.
How do I call a mobile number in Indonesia?
Indonesian mobiles start with 08 domestically and become +62 8xx from abroad.
What is the cheapest way to call Indonesia?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.