0496 area code — Moscow
0496 is the local dialing code used in Moscow, Russia. Numbers are written internationally as +7 496.
* Russia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Moscow
- From abroad
- +7 496 XXX XXXX
- Within Russia
- 0496 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +7
About the 0496 area code
A full number here takes the form +7 496 XXX XXXX — the 496 identifies Moscow within Russia's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0496 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Russia number. To actually receive an SMS on a Russia number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Moscow?
Moscow uses the area code 0496, written internationally as +7 496.
How do I call Moscow from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +7 496, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Moscow?
Moscow is in the Asia/Anadyr time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0496 a mobile or a landline code?
0496 is a geographic (landline) area code for Moscow. Mobile numbers in Russia use their own separate prefixes.