The US exit code is 011.
Exit codes are necessary when making phone calls outside the nation. They are used to signal that you are attempting to dial an international number, allowing the telephone network to route your call correctly to another country.
How to Use the US Exit Code for International Calls
If you are in the United States and wish to call individuals in other countries, you will need to use the US exit code as the first part of your dialing sequence.
The standard dialing format for making an international call from the US is:
- 011 (the US exit code)
- Country Code (the specific code for the country you are calling)
- Local Number (the recipient's phone number, including any area or city codes within that country)
Example:
To call a number in, for instance, the United Kingdom from the United States, you would dial:
011 (US Exit Code) + 44 (United Kingdom Country Code) + Local UK Number
This sequence ensures that your call is properly initiated for international transmission and reaches its intended destination abroad.
