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title: "What are international phone call Exit Codes?"
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# What are international phone call Exit Codes?

## Question

What is an exit code for phone calls? What exit code should I use in order to place an international call?

## Applies To

- International Calls
- 8x8 Work

## Answer

An **exit code** is a sequence of numbers used to place an international (an outbound call to a destination outside of the country you are calling from or that your phone number is based in). Exit codes are also known as **international access codes** or **international direct dialing (IDD)codes**. This prefix indicates that the call (or text message) should be directed to a phone number registered in another country.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Exit codes are unique to each origin country. You can find a trusted and comprehensive list from [HowToCallAbroad.com](https://www.howtocallabroad.com/codes.html).

These days, the **plus (+)** symbol is an acceptable and convenient alternative to exit codes and is universally recognized as indicating an international call without the need to remember a specific number sequence.

## Additional Information

In addition to an exit code (or the + sign), international calls typically require a country code and sometimes a trunk prefix, all ordered in appropriate sequence when dialing.