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Cheap calls to Hungary from Australia start at 5.4c a minute on Call Anywhere, plus 99c a call. With no connection fee, Hungarian landlines start at 5.9c on Day to Day and mobiles at 11.1c on Hello World. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Cheap Calls to Hungary: Find the Cheapest Card
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
International Call Rates to Hungary: Every Card Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to a Hungarian landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Day to Day | 5.9c/min | 41c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.24 |
| 2. Diamond | 6.4c/min | 41.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.34 |
| 3. Hello Darling | 7.4c/min | 33.4c/min | None | 4 min blocks | $1.48 |
| 4. Click Too | 8c/min | 32c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.60 |
| 5. Baby | 5.4c/min | 29.4c/min | 59c | 3 min blocks | $1.72 |
| 6. A1 | 7.4c/min | 35.4c/min | 39c | 1 min blocks | $1.87 |
| 7. Marathon | 9.4c/min | 44.4c/min | None | 4 min blocks | $1.88 |
| 8. Hello World | 9.5c/min | 11.1c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.00 |
| 9. Platinum | 10c/min | 46.5c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $2.00 |
| 10. Call Anywhere | 5.4c/min | 24.5c/min | 99c | 3 min blocks | $2.12 |
| 11. Smile | 8.4c/min | 49.4c/min | 49c | 2 min blocks | $2.17 |
| 12. Chili | 8.4c/min | 35.4c/min | 49c | 3 min blocks | $2.25 |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | Day to Day | 35.4c | 5.9c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Hello World | 66.6c | 11.1c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Day to Day | $3.54 | 5.9c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Hello World | $6.66 | 11.1c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Hungary often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | Hello World | $39.96 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Day to Day | $16.11 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Hello World | $28.84 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
How to Make Cheap Calls to Hungary
A prepaid calling card is the cheapest way to make calls to Hungary from any mobile or landline in Australia. It is the simplest way of making cheap international calls, with low rates from 5.4c a minute.
- Calling card. You call a local access number, so the card needs no internet connection. The access number is a local dial-in number, so your phone provider charges it as a local call. With one card you can call any landline number or mobile in Hungary, and you add credit with a recharge. Call quality is the same as a regular phone line. You pay for calling credit up front, so there is no bill.
- Calling apps (VoIP). Calls via the internet are free when both people have the same calling app and a good internet connection. An app for calls to Hungary needs mobile data or Wi-Fi at both ends. An app cannot reach a landline for free.
- Your phone plan. Many plans charge more per minute for international calls to Hungary, or need an add-on. Check your call rates before you call.
The country code, or calling code, for Hungary is +36. To make international calls to Hungary, dial 0011 36, then the number without its first 06.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| Day to Day | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
| Hello World | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
How to Call Hungary with a Calling Card
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 36 and the number without its first 06, then press #. A mobile written 06 30 123 4567 becomes 0011 36 30 123 4567.
Compare every card that calls Hungary, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Hungary from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Hungary costs 70.8c on Day to Day. A 1 hour call costs $3.54 to a landline on Day to Day and $6.66 to a mobile on Hello World. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Hungary from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 5.4c a minute on Call Anywhere plus 99c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 5.9c on Day to Day and mobiles at 11.1c on Hello World.
Do calls to Hungarian mobiles cost more than landlines?
Yes. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 5.9c a minute to a landline on Day to Day and 11.1c to a mobile on Hello World. Check the mobile column in the table if you mostly call mobiles.
Why do Hungarian numbers start with 06?
06 is the prefix for calls inside Hungary. From Australia drop the whole 06 and keep the rest: 06 30 123 4567 becomes 0011 36 30 123 4567. Do not keep the 6.
What is the area code for Budapest?
Budapest is 1, written 06 1 inside Hungary. From Australia dial 0011 36 1, then the 7 digit number.
What is the time difference between Australia and Hungary?
Hungary uses Central European Time and moves its clocks forward 1 hour from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. It is 10 hours behind Sydney in mid January and 8 hours behind in mid July.
Can I call Hungary for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Hungary, a phone card costs from 5.9c a minute to a landline and 11.1c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Do phone cards expire?
Our cards stay active for 6 months from your first call or your last recharge. A recharge restores any credit that has expired.
