1. In order to make a call to Odessa or a settlement of the Odessa Region from abroad, one needs to dial the appropriate number to access international communication ("+" on modern mobile phones) then dial «38» (code for Ukraine) and finally the code of Odessa «048» and the corresponding phone number. If the Odessa phone number you require has less than 7 digits one should dial «2» (for 6 digits) or dial «22» for five digit numbers.
2. If one needs to make a call from Odessa to abroad, one needs to dial «8» (access to intercity communication), wait for a long tone and dial «10» (access to international communication), then dial digits of the country code, and finally the city or operator's code and a phone number of the respective subscriber.
3. In order to make a call from Odessa to other cities of Ukraine, dial: «8» (access to intercity communication), wait for a long tone and dial a city code (with additional «2» for six digit, «22» - for five digit numbers) and the phone number then.
Note. Codes of settlements of Odessa Region, Ukraine, foreign states can be obtained by dialing «076» .
Being in Odessa one can make calls from street phone boxes located all over the city. In order to use them one needs to buy a phone card in the post office or newsstands. If there is no phone box nearby, you can ask to use the phone for city calls with service in café, restaurants, many commercial centers and shops.