How to Call Croatia From the United States
War in the region has scared away most visitors in recent years, though Croatia's people have made great strides toward rebuilding since relative peace came to Croatia in late 1995. If you'd like to discover the mild climate and endless beaches known to a select few, follow these steps to place a phone call.
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Things You'll Need
- Foreign Language Phrase Books
- Travel Guides
- Telephones
- Clocks
- Telephone Calling Cards
Instructions
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Determine what time it is in Croatia. Croatia is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, which means it is 6 hours later in Croatia than it is on the East Coast of the United States, and 9 hours later than it is on the West Coast.
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Dial 011, the international access code.
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Dial 385, the Croatian country code.
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Drop the 0 from the city code. The city code for capital city Zagreb is 01, and the codes for Dubrovnik are 020 and 050.
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Dial the remaining digits.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're having problems getting through, dial 00 for the international operator and ask him or her to place the call.
Calling between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. or on weekends will often cost up to 50 percent less than calling during business hours. Call your long-distance carrier to find out which hours are cheapest to call internationally with your long-distance plan.
If you're calling from a pay phone, you'll need to have a calling card or charge the call to a credit card - you won't be able to feed the phone with coins fast enough to keep yourself connected. Follow the instructions printed on the phone for placing the call.
