How to call Ecuador from the US
- From mobile
- +593 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 593 x xxx xxxx
From $0.41/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Ecuador from the US
How to make a call to Ecuador from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. An 8-digit number is the shortest in Ecuador; numbers run to 11 digits, and the 0 before an area code drops after 593.
- 011The US exit code
- 593Country code of Ecuador
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +593 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +593 2 212 3456
- Mobile
- +593 2 212 3456
- Landline
- 011 593 2 212 3456
Main area codes in Ecuador
The area code comes right after 593, then the local number
- Pichincha011 5932then 7 digits
- Guayas011 5934then 7 digits
Before you call Ecuador
Save contacts with the plus sign
Call Ecuador from the USA with a saved contact that works from any mobile. Type it in the dialer above.
- +exit
- 593Ecuador
- 2Pichincha
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Drop the 0 after 593
Callers keep the 0 of a local number, and the call fails.
- Fails
- 011 593 0 2 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 593 2 xxx xxxx
Use plus on a mobile
Calling Ecuador cell phones from a US mobile needs no 011.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 593
- Dial the number
Calling Ecuador from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ecuador for $0.41/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 Ecuador, so a plain plan bills every minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.41 landline$0.55 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.20 + tax with plan |
 | $1.99 + tax |
Want to call Ecuador?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Ecuador
The time now in Ecuador, and the best hours to call. The time difference to New York changes in March and November, because the US moves its clocks and Ecuador does not.
- 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
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to Ecuador 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 Ecuador also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call Ecuador from the US on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +593, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Ecuador included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Ecuador in a plan
How much does it cost to call Ecuador 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 Pichincha from the US?
For Pichincha, dial 011 593 2, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Ecuador?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 593. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +593 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 593 and the number
Can I call Ecuador on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 593 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Ecuador
Why isn't my call going through to Ecuador?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call an Ecuador landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 593, then the number
How to call to Ecuador from the US as an international call?
Dial 011 593, then the number. From a mobile, +593 works too
When is the best time to call Ecuador?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ecuador. March to November: 1 hour behind New York. November to March: the same time as New York