Telephones
Mobile phones
Denmark is part of the worldwide GSM network, so compatible mobile phones should work without any problems.
Generally, the Danish phone system is efficient and simple to use. All local telephone numbers are composed of eight digits. The international dialling code from abroad is +45, and there are no area codes.
For international calls, dial 00 + national code + area code + personal number.
International dialling codes:
| Britain | +44 | ||||
| France | +33 | ||||
| Germany | +49 | ||||
| Ireland | +353 | ||||
| Italy | +39 | ||||
| Japan | +81 | ||||
| Norway | +47 | ||||
| Sweden | +46 | ||||
| USA | +1 |
Directory enquiries
Domestic: dial 118
International: dial 113
If you have problems getting a connection, contact the International Telephone Service Department at 141 or tel.: 80 60 40 55 - all calls are free (NB: you will be charged if the operator connects you).
Public telephone booths
Public pay phones accept coins (not the little copper coins) or prepaid Telecards. Just lift the receiver and insert your card or your coin. For international calls, use 5-20 DKK coins, but the telephones do not give back change, no matter if you are connected or not. Therefore, do not start by inserting 20 DKK into public phones.
Telephone cards come in denominations of 30, 50 and 100 DKK and are available from kiosks and post offices.
