Denmark: SMS delivery facts
SMS to Denmark uses calling code +45. Alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed with no registration regime and are commonly used without a centralized registry. Danish fits the GSM-7 charset, with æ ø å in the basic set, yielding 160-character single segments or 153 when concatenated.
| Country calling code | +45 (ITU-T E.164 assigned country codes, retrieved 2026-07-27) |
|---|---|
| E.164 format | +45 followed by the national subscriber number, no leading trunk zero, 15 digits maximum overall (ITU-T E.164) |
| Alphanumeric sender ID | allowed (per Danish mobile network operator practice, retrieved 2026-07-26) |
| Registration regime | no registration scheme |
| Dominant language(s) | Danish |
| Native-text charset | GSM-7 — 160 characters per single SMS, 153 per concatenated segment (GSM 03.38 default alphabet vs script analysis, retrieved 2026-07-27) |
| Published smsroute rate | USD 0.021 per message, dated snapshot (source, retrieved 2026-07-27). Current rate and send path: rate card for Denmark |
Sender-ID rules
Alphanumeric sender IDs are commonly used with no centralized registry. (per Danish mobile network operator practice, verified 2026-07-26)
Alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed; there is no sender-ID registration scheme, per Danish mobile network operator practice; they are commonly used with no centralized registry. The charset class is GSM-7, and æ ø å are in the GSM-7 basic set, so messages stay within standard GSM-7 segment limits.
Character set and message length
Native Danish text is classed as GSM-7 here: 160 characters fit a single SMS and 153 per segment once a message is concatenated.
æ ø å are in the GSM-7 basic set.
To count segments for a concrete message, use the UDH segment surgeon; to compare all 40 countries side by side, the country requirements explorer reads the same open dataset (CC-BY 4.0).
Every figure above is maintained by SMSRoute guides with a named source and retrieval date - the machine-readable copy for Denmark lives in api/v2/countries.json (CC-BY), field-level provenance included.
Frequently asked
- Are alphanumeric sender IDs allowed for SMS to Denmark?
- Yes, alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed.; there is no sender-ID registration scheme and alphanumeric sender IDs are commonly used with no centralized registry.
- What charset and segment lengths apply to SMS in Denmark?
- The charset class is GSM-7. Single segments hold 160 characters and concatenated segments hold 153; æ ø å are in the GSM-7 basic set.
- What is the calling code and published SMS rate for Denmark?
- The calling code is +45. The published rate is 0.021 USD (retrieved 2026-07-27).
- How do I test SMS delivery to Denmark without a local SIM?
- Use a delivery-testing service that sends to real local Danish numbers. SMSRoute accounts include free test credits so you can confirm handset delivery without your own SIM.
- Can I use my company name as the sender for SMS to Denmark?
- Yes. Alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed and commonly used in Denmark with no centralized registry, so your company name can normally appear as the sender.
Related
- DLR status codes behind Denmark delivery reports
- Metrics to check before trusting a Denmark route
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Facts on this page are dated snapshots with named sources; rates change — the linked rate card is authoritative. Corrections: ops@smsroute.cc. Last verified 2026-07-27.