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What does a Danish phone number look like?

The Danish numbering plan

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Short answer

Denmark has a closed, non-geographic numbering plan with 8-digit numbers, so a number does not show where in the country it belongs. You will see numbers written in pairs, such as 51 67 43 38, or in two groups of four, such as 3392 5200. Series starting with 2, 30, 31, 40, 41, 42, 50–53, 60, 61, 71, 81, 91, 92 and 93 are used mainly for mobile phones. Numbers starting with 80 are free for the caller, and numbers starting with 90 are premium-rate services. Short numbers of 3 to 6 digits also exist, such as 112 for emergencies.

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Why

  1. Every ordinary Danish number has 8 digits.
  2. There are no area codes in Denmark.
  3. The first digits show the type of number.

Details

Numbers for machine-to-machine use, such as in smart meters, can have 12 digits.

Tip

Be careful with numbers starting with 90, since calls to premium-rate services cost more than ordinary calls.

What may differ

You can take your number with you when you move to another operator, so a number can stay the same for years.

Common misconception

Many people think the first digits of a Danish number show the city, as with area codes.

What actually happens

The Danish plan is non-geographic, so a number says nothing about where the person lives.

People also ask

  • How do you call Denmark from the USA or the UK?
  • Are 80 numbers free to call in Denmark?
  • What is the emergency number in Denmark?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Prices and terms of mobile plans are set by each operator, so check them with your own operator.

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