0498 area code — Moscow
0498 is the telephone area code for Moscow in Russia. Numbers are written internationally as +7 498.
* Russia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Moscow
- From abroad
- +7 498 XXX XXXX
- Within Russia
- 0498 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +7
About the 0498 area code
Dialed within Russia as 0498, this code is written internationally as +7 498 followed by the subscriber's local number.
Area codes like 0498 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 0498, written internationally as +7 498.
How do I call Moscow from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +7 498, 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 0498 a mobile or a landline code?
0498 is a geographic (landline) area code for Moscow. Mobile numbers in Russia use their own separate prefixes.