How to call Hong Kong from the US
- From mobile
- +852 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 852 xxxx xxxx
From $0.13/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Hong Kong from the US
How to make a call to Hong Kong from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Hong Kong numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial the number straight after 852.
- 011The US exit code
- 852Country code of Hong Kong
- xxxx xxxxThe number
- From a mobile: +852 xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +852 2020 1234
- Mobile
- +852 2020 1234
- Landline
- 011 852 2020 1234
Before you call Hong Kong
Dial the 8-digit number after 852
How do I call Hong Kong from the US? Dial the exit code, the country code, then the number.
- 011exit
- 852Hong Kong
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling Hong Kong cell phones
A contact saved as +852 works from any US mobile. That is how to call to Hong Kong from the US without the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 852
- Dial the number
Reach a Hong Kong toll free number
Dial it as 011 852 and the number. Some numbers do not take calls from abroad.
Calling Hong Kong from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Hong Kong for $0.13/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 plan for Hong Kong, as the plan names below show.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 30× cheaper | $0.13 landline$0.16 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + tax |
Want to call Hong Kong?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Hong Kong
The time now in Hong Kong, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes only when New York moves its clocks, in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 13 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Hong Kong from the US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +852, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Hong Kong included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Hong Kong in a plan
How much does it cost to call Hong Kong 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
Do I need to dial 011 to call Hong Kong?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 852. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +852 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 852 and the number
Can I call Hong Kong on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 852 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Hong Kong
Why isn't my call going through to Hong Kong?
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 Hong Kong from the US for free, or make a free call to Hong Kong?
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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Hong Kong landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 852, then the number
When is the best time to call Hong Kong?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Hong Kong. March to November: 12 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 13 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Hong Kong?
Dial 011 852, then the number. From a mobile, +852 works too