How to call Cuba from the US
- From mobile
- +53 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 53 x xxxxxxx
From $1.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Cuba from the US
How to make a call to Cuba from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 of a Cuban number after 53, even for an 8-digit number.
- Fails
- 011 53 0 7
- Works
- 011 53 7
- 011The US exit code
- 53Country code of Cuba
- x xxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +53 x xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +53 7 1234567
- Mobile
- +53 7 1234567
- Landline
- 011 53 7 1234567
Main area codes in Cuba
The area code comes right after 53, then the local number
- Havana City011 537then the local number
- Guantánamo Province011 5321then the local number
- Santiago de Cuba Province011 5322then the local number
- Granma Province011 5323then the local number
- Holguín Province011 5324then the local number
- Las Tunas Province011 5331then the local number
- Camagüey Province011 5332then the local number
- Ciego de Ávila Province011 5333then the local number
Before you call Cuba
Dial Havana and other cities
How do you call Cuba from the USA by city? Havana City has a 1 digit area code, and these provinces have 2.
- Havana City011 53 7
- Santiago de Cuba011 53 22
- Holguín011 53 24
Calling Cuba cell phones from a mobile
A mobile takes +53 where a landline takes 011 53.
- Mobile+53
- Landline011 53
Daylight saving time and the time difference
Cuba keeps the same time as New York all year, so summer and winter calls use the same hours.
Calling Cuba from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Cuba for $1.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for Cuba, so our row is on top.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $1.09 |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.60 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.60 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
Want to call Cuba?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Cuba
The time now in Cuba, and the best hours to call
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Cuba 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 Cuba also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Cuba from the US mobile or cell phone?
Dial +53, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Cuba included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Cuba in a plan
How much does it cost to call Cuba 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 Havana City from the US?
For Havana City, dial 011 53 7, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Cuba?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 53. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +53 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 53 and the number
Can I call Cuba on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 53 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Cuba
Why isn't my call going through to Cuba?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Cuba from the US for free?
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 Cuba 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 Cuba without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How do I call Cuba from the USA on a landline?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 53, then the number
When is the best time to call Cuba?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Cuba. All year: the same time as New York
International call to Cuba: how to call to Cuba?
Dial 011 53, then the number. From a mobile, +53 works too