How to Call a Landline Phone Locally & Internationally?

In a world dominated by smartphones, messaging apps, and video calls, you might think landline phones are a thing of the past. Yet, millions of homes and businesses still rely on landlines for reliable communication.

Whether you’re trying to reach a corporate office, connect with an older family member, or call a rural location with limited mobile coverage, knowing how to dial a landline is still an essential skill. And if you’re ready to ditch your landline while keeping the same number, switching to a VoIP app makes that easier than ever.

Calling a landline isn’t complicated, but it can vary depending on whether you’re dialing from a mobile phone, another landline, or even using a VoIP service. Factors such as area codes, country codes, and international dialing formats can affect how your call connects.

Don’t worry! This blog covers every detail about how to call a landline, both locally and internationally, including the methods and apps used for this purpose. 

How to call a landline number?

Method 1: Calling a local landline number from a mobile phone

It’s not too hard to call a landline from a mobile in your own country. However, you must enter the number correctly to prevent the call from misdialing.

Step-by-step guide to call a landline number locally from a mobile:

1. Open your phone’s dialer app. 
2. Dial the area code of the landline phone number location that you’re calling. (No need to add area code for calls within the same area code.)
3. After the area code, dial the landline number you want to call. 
4. Format would be: Area code + Landline.
5. Finally, click the call button on your phone to start the call. 

Method 2: Calling an International Landline Number From a Mobile

To call an international landline number from your mobile phone, open the phone app, add the exit code of your country, the country code, and the area code of the desired location and landline number.  

1. Go to your phone app on your mobile device. 
2. Start by dialing your country’s exit code. (If you’re dialing from the US, the exit code will be 011.)
3. Dial the country code for your desired country. For example, you’ll dial +44.
4. Now, include the area code if the number contains one, and enter it. 
5. Add the local landline number you wish to connect. 
6. Lastly, click the call button to start the call. 

The format would be: Country’s exit code + country code + area code + recipient’s number (011+44+XX+XXXXXXXX). 

Common Country Codes

Here is a list of the common country codes:

USA: +1

UK: +44

Canada: +1

Australia: +61

Mexico: +52

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Method 3: Calling a landline number from another landline 

If you have a landline phone and are trying to call another landline number, you’ll need to enter the area code, followed by the landline number, and the call will be connected to the other line.  

1. Pick up the handset and dial the number. 
2. Enter the area code. 
3. Enter the landline number you want to reach. 
4. Wait until the call connects; you’ll hear a ringing tone while it connects. 
5. Finally, start speaking when the person answers the phone. 

Method 4: Calling a landline number using a cloud telephony app

No matter your device, you can still connect with a landline number by using a cloud telephony app. Download and install the cloud telephony app on your device, open the dialer (similar to a phone), enter the landline number, click the dialing button, and start the call.  

1. Download and install cloud telephony apps such as Google Voice, KrispCall, and RingCentral. 
2. Log in to your app with your account credentials or sign up. 
3. Choose a plan and submit payment if required. 
4. Now, go to the app interface and open the app dialer. 
5. Dial the landline number in the proper format. (including the country’s exit code, country code, area code, and the subscriber number). 
6. Press the call button to start the call. 

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How to make a call to a landline from KrispCall?

With KrispCall, you can call a landline number (global and local) effortlessly, and it is cloud-based. Gone are the days of using physical phones or complicated dialing systems. You can use KrispCall’s virtual numbers to make and receive landline calls from your mobile device, desktop, or internet browser.

Here’s a step-by-step guide for calling a landline from KrispCall. 

1. Sign up and log in to your KrispCall account. 
2. If you’re new, select a plan, make a payment, and obtain a virtual number. 
3. Now, go to the KrispCall app or browser version’s virtual keypad. 
4. If the calls are from specific areas, then enter the area code and landline number.
5. Enter your landline number in the number you’re calling. 
6. Now click the call button, and KrispCall connects your call via VoIP.