Calling emergency and other phone numbers in Ukraine does require some knowledge of Russian/Ukrainian, so try to learn a few key words and phrases ahead of any visit, especially for those with special medical needs or conditions. The international code for Ukraine is +380 and the city code for Kiev is 44. To see how to make calls to and from Ukraine, please go to communication. For more help and information about medical emergencies, first aid and hospitals, please see the healthcare page. If you have an emergency with documents or stolen belongings, try to contact your embassy or consulate - see the visas page for related addresses.
Making a call
To call abroad from and land-based telephone in Ukraine can be quite costly, less so if dialing from a mobile phone (rates may vary). While many locals use prepaid phone cards that can be bought on the street, at local post offices or from street-side kiosk vendors, many visitors to the country often obtain a local SIM card for their mobile phone (it is very easy and straightforward) and take advantage of one of the many different long-distance dialing options each local mobile phone operator provides. To find the best card we recommend asking for help from any street-side vendor because different cards have different rates for each country, so it is best to say where you want to call and they can then advise you. In any event, here is how to dial abroad without a calling card.
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Calling Abroad Example
dial 0010 calling from Kiev to New York
dial country code North America code - 1
dial city code New York area code - 212
dial number dial 0010 1 212 xxx xxxx
Calling to Ukraine Example
dial int'l calling code calling from New York to Kiev
dial 380 (Ukraine) Ukraine code +380
dial city code Kiev code 44
dial number dial 011 380 44 xxx xxxx
Calling within Ukraine Example
dial 8 for intercity calling from Kiev to Kharkov
dial city code Kharkov city code 0572
dial number dial 0572 xxx xxx
New emergency numbers
To call emergency numbers from land line or mobile phone dial the following:
Fire - 101
Police - 102
Ambulance - 103
Gas - 104
"Boryspil" Airport
phone: +38 (044) 490 47 77
web: http://boryspil-airport.kiev.ua/
Railway station
phone: +38 (044) 503 70 05 (railway traffic time table)
phone: +38 (044) 503 60 50 (ticket reservetaion and delivery)
web: http://uz.gov.ua/