How to call Colombia from the US
- From mobile
- +57 xxx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 57 xxx xxxxxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Colombia from the US
How to make a call to Colombia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011The US exit code
- 57Country code of Colombia
- 601Bogotá
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +57 xxx xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +57 601 2345678
- Mobile
- +57 601 2345678
- Landline
- 011 57 601 2345678
Main area codes in Colombia
The area code comes right after 57, then the local number
- Bogotá011 57601then the local number
- Cali011 57602then the local number
- Medellín011 57604then the local number
- Barranquilla011 57605then the local number
- Cúcuta011 57607then the local number
- Ibagué011 57608then the local number
- Pereira011 57606then the local number
Before you call Colombia
Dial Cali, Medellín, or Barranquilla
Each city has its own code after 57. Colombian numbers have 8, 10, or 11 digits, so a 10-digit number is normal.
- Cali011 57 602
- Medellín011 57 604
- Barranquilla011 57 605
Save Colombian contacts with +57
A saved +57 number works from any US mobile, so calling Colombia cell phones needs no exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 57
- Dial the number
Check the time difference in summer
Colombia is 1 hour behind New York from March to November. In winter the time difference is zero.
Calling Colombia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Colombia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. Each US carrier in the table needs an international add-on for Colombia, so check yours before you dial.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 80× cheaper | $0.05 |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
Want to call Colombia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Colombia
The time now in Colombia, and the best hours to call
- Time difference
- March to November: 1 hour behind New York
- November to March: the same time as New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Colombia fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom any country, a call to Colombia also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Colombia from the US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +57, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Colombia included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Colombia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Colombia from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Bogotá from the US?
For Bogotá, dial 011 57 601, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Colombia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 57. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +57 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 57 and the number
Can I call Colombia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 57 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Colombia
Why isn't my call going through to Colombia?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Colombia from the US for free? Is there a free call to Colombia?
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 to call Colombia from the US on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Colombia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Colombia landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 57, then the number
When is the best time to call Colombia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Colombia. March to November: 1 hour behind New York. November to March: the same time as New York
How do I call Colombia from the US?
Dial 011 57, then the number. From a mobile, +57 works too
International call to Colombia: how to call to Colombia from the USA?
Dial 011 57, then the number. From a mobile, +57 works too