Telecommunications

Cellular Phones

Only digital phones with GSM subscriptions and a roaming agreement will work on the island of Ireland. Visitors should consult with their supplier before departure. 

Pay Phones

Pre-paid phone cards are widely available both in the Republic and Northern Ireland and both are convenient and effective to use. 

Telephone Codes 

If calling Northern Ireland from abroad, all telephone numbers must be prefixed with 0044 (drop the first 0 of the local code).
If calling Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland, replace the prefix code 028 with the code 048. 

If calling the Republic of Ireland from abroad all telephone numbers must be prefixed with 00 353 (drop the first 0 of the local code). 

Telephone Enquiries

Northern Ireland 
Directory Enquiries - Tel: 118 500 
International Directory Enquiries - Tel: 118 505 
Talking Pages - Tel: 0800 600 900 or visit www.goldenpages.ie

Republic of Ireland
While in the Republic of Ireland contact: Directory Enquiries - Tel: 11850
International Directory Enquiries - Tel: 114
Golden Pages Talking - Tel: + 353 1 618 8000 or visit www.yell.co.uk