How to call Croatia from the US
- From mobile
- +385 x xxxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 385 x xxxx xxx
From $0.44/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Croatia from the US
How to make a call to Croatia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Croatian area code, so Zagreb is 1 after 385.
- 011The US exit code
- 385Country code of Croatia
- x xxxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +385 x xxxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +385 1 2345 678
- Mobile
- +385 1 2345 678
- Landline
- 011 385 1 2345 678
Main area codes in Croatia
The area code comes right after 385, then the local number
- Zagreb011 3851then the local number
- Zadar011 38523then the local number
- Karlovac011 38547then the local number
- Varaždin011 38542then the local number
- Dubrovnik-Neretva011 38520then the local number
- Split-Dalmatia011 38521then the local number
- Šibenik-Knin011 38522then the local number
- Osijek-Baranja011 38531then the local number
Before you call Croatia
Dial the city codes of Croatia
Each city has its own code right after 385.
- Zagreb011 385 1
- Split-Dalmatia011 385 21
- Zadar011 385 23
- Dubrovnik-Neretva011 385 20
Remove the 0 of the area code
A 0 first fails from the US: drop it after 385. A Zagreb landline is then an 8-digit number, 1 and 7 more.
- Fails
- 011 385 0 1 xxxx
- Works
- 011 385 1 xxxx
Calling Croatia cell phones with +
On a US mobile, hold 0 until + appears, then add 385 and the number.
- Hold 0 for +
- Dial 385
- Dial the number
Calling Croatia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Croatia for $0.44/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T and T-Mobile need an international add-on, and Verizon needs Global Calling, before the per-minute rate drops.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.44 landline$0.82 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax$0.29 landline · $0.45 mobile + tax with plan |
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When to call Croatia
The time now in Croatia, and the best hours to call. The time difference is 5 hours or 6 hours, and it changes with daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Croatia 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 Croatia also fails when
- The 0 stays on the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call Croatia from the US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +385, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Croatia included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Croatia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Croatia 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 Zagreb from the US?
For Zagreb, dial 011 385 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Croatia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 385. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +385 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 385 and the number
Can I call Croatia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 385 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Croatia
Why isn't my call going through to Croatia?
The usual causes: the 0 stays on the number, 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 Croatia from the US for free, and is a free call to Croatia possible?
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 Croatia 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 Croatia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Croatia landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 385, then the number
When is the best time to call Croatia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Croatia. Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Croatia?
Dial 011 385, then the number. From a mobile, +385 works too