0499 area code — Moscow
In Russia, the area code 0499 covers Moscow. Numbers are written internationally as +7 499.
* Russia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Moscow
- From abroad
- +7 499 XXX XXXX
- Within Russia
- 0499 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +7
About the 0499 area code
When you see a number beginning +7 499, it belongs to Moscow: the 7 is Russia's country calling code and 499 is the area code.
Area codes like 0499 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 0499, written internationally as +7 499.
How do I call Moscow from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +7 499, 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 0499 a mobile or a landline code?
0499 is a geographic (landline) area code for Moscow. Mobile numbers in Russia use their own separate prefixes.