How to Call Denmark From the United States
Many people stop in this small and orderly country on their way from mainland Europe to Scandinavia. Others think the capital, Copenhagen, and its surrounding islands and castles merit a trip in themselves. If Denmark is your destination, follow these steps when placing a 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 Denmark; Denmark is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, which means it is 6 hours later in Denmark 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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Remember that while Danish is the country's official language, English is widely spoken, as is German.
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Dial 011, the international access code.
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Dial 45, the Danish country code.
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Dial all eight digits of the telephone number (Danish telephone numbers don't have city codes).
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Tips & Warnings
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 having problems getting through, dial 00 for the international operator and ask him or her to place the call.
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.
