How to call the Czech Republic from the US
- From mobile
- +420 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 420 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Czech Republic from the US
How to make a call to the Czech Republic from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 420, a Czech number is a 9-digit number with no leading 0 to drop.
- 011The US exit code
- 420Country code of the Czech Republic
- xxx xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +420 xxx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +420 212 345 678
- Mobile
- +420 212 345 678
- Landline
- 011 420 212 345 678
Main area codes in the Czech Republic
The area code comes right after 420, then the local number
- Prague011 4202then 8 digits
- Central Bohemian Region011 42031011 42032then 7 digits
- Karlovy Vary Region011 42035then 7 digits
- Plzeň Region011 42037then 7 digits
- South Bohemian Region011 42038011 42039then 7 digits
- Ústí nad Labem Region011 42041011 42047then 7 digits
- Pardubice Region011 42046then 7 digits
- Liberec Region011 42048then 7 digits
Before you call the Czech Republic
Dial Prague with 011 420 2
Prague is 011 420 2 and 8 more digits. Type the whole number in the dialer above.
- 011exit
- 420Czech Republic
- 2Prague
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Pick the code for your region
Each of these regions takes 7 more digits after its code.
- Plzeň011 420 37
- South Bohemia011 420 38
- Liberec011 420 48
Save Czech contacts with +420
Calling the Czech Republic cell phones takes no extra digit: a number saved as +420 and 9 digits works from a US mobile at home and when you travel.
Calling the Czech Republic from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Czech Republic for $0.07/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 add-on for the Czech Republic: International Calling, Stateside International, or Global Calling.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 57× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.27 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
Want to call the Czech Republic?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the Czech Republic
The time now in the Czech Republic, and the best hours to call. The time difference to New York is 5 or 6 hours, because of 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 the Czech Republic 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 the Czech Republic also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call the Czech Republic from the US on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +420, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to the Czech Republic included in US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes the Czech Republic in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Czech Republic 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 Prague from the US?
For Prague, dial 011 420 2, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the Czech Republic?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 420. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +420 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 420 and the number
Can I call the Czech Republic on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 420 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the Czech Republic
Why isn't my call going through to the Czech Republic?
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 the Czech Republic from the US for free? Is there a free call to the Czech Republic?
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 the Czech Republic 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 the Czech Republic without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the Czech Republic landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 420, then the number
How to make an international call to the Czech Republic?
Dial 011 420, then the number. From a mobile, +420 works too
When is the best time to call the Czech Republic?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Czech Republic. 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