How to call Aruba
- From mobile
- +297 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 297 xxx xxxx
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How to call Aruba from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Aruba from abroad
How to make a call to Aruba from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Landlines and mobiles share the same 7 digits after +297, and a first digit of 5 fits both.
- 00Exit code
- 297Country code of Aruba
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Aruba
The first digit shows the type
Check the first digit after +297 before you dial.
- Landline+297 2 or 5
- Mobile+297 5, 6, 7, or 9
- Toll-free+297 8
Save contacts with +297
A contact saved as +297 and 7 digits works from any country and from any phone.
- Fails
- 0 297 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +297 xxx xxxx
Call from the browser
Type +297 and the 7 digits in the dialer above.
How Aruba phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Aruba number has 7 digits after +297
- Landlines
- Starts with 2 or 5
- Mobiles
- Starts with 5, 6, 7, or 9, digits that fixed line and VoIP numbers also start with
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8
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When to call Aruba
The time now in Aruba, and the best hours to call. Aruba never changes its clock, so the time difference to you changes only when your own country changes its clock.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Aruba
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Second Day of ChristmasSaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan25Betico DayMonday
- Feb8Monday before Ash WednesdayMonday
- Mar18National Anthem and Flag DayThursday
Why a call to Aruba fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Aruba, Europe, and most of the world. From the US or Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 8 are toll-free inside Aruba and often cannot be reached from outside the island.
Questions
How do I call Aruba from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 297 and the 7-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 297?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Aruba number, or how to call an Aruba mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +297, then the 7-digit number
Why does my call to Aruba not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Aruba now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Aruba. Aruba has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Aruba?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Aruba. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Aruba or to an Aruba mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +297 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 297 and the 7-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Aruba?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Aruba needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Aruba, and how to call to Aruba, with an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 297 and the 7-digit number
How do I make an online call to Aruba, or an internet call to an Aruba number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Aruba needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Aruba?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Aruba. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call