How to call Peru from the US
- From mobile
- +51 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 51 x xxxxxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Peru from the US
How to make a call to Peru from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Numbers in Peru have 8 or 9 digits after 011 51, and you never dial a leading 0.
- 011The US exit code
- 51Country code of Peru
- x xxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +51 x xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +51 1 1234567
- Mobile
- +51 1 1234567
- Landline
- 011 51 1 1234567
Main area codes in Peru
The area code comes right after 51, then the local number
- Lima/Callao011 511then 7 digits
- Arequipa011 5154then 6 digits
- Piura011 5173then 6 digits
- Cusco011 5184then 6 digits
- Tacna011 5152then 6 digits
- Ica011 5156then 6 digits
- Cajamarca011 5176then 6 digits
- Huánuco011 5162then 6 digits
Before you call Peru
Lima takes 7 digits, other cities 6
Dial the city code right after 51, then the local number.
- Lima/Callao011 51 1
- Arequipa011 51 54
- Cusco011 51 84
Dial from a US mobile
Type + instead of 011, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 51
- Dial the number
Count the digits after 51
An 8-digit number with its city code is complete. Calling Peru cell phones starts the same way, with 011 51.
Calling Peru from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Peru for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier we checked includes Peru in a plan: each one needs an international add-on or charges a per-minute rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 100× cheaper | $0.04 landline$0.05 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
Want to call Peru?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Peru
The time now in Peru, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and November because the US moves its clocks, not Peru.
- 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
Why a call to Peru 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 Peru also fails when
- You dial the wrong exit code
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call to Peru from the USA and how do I call Peru from the US?
Dial 011 51, then the number. From a mobile, +51 works too
How to call Peru from the US cell phone?
Dial +51, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
How to call Peru from the USA mobile?
Dial +51, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Is calling Peru from the USA the same as calling Peru cell phones?
Dial +51, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Peru included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Peru in a plan
How much does it cost to call Peru from the USA?
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 Lima/Callao from the USA?
For Lima/Callao, dial 011 51 1, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Peru?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 51. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +51 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 51 and the number
Can I call Peru on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 51 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Peru
Why isn't my call going through to Peru?
The usual causes: you dial the wrong exit code and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Peru from the USA for free, or make a free call to Peru?
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 Peru from the USA on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Peru without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Peru landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 51, then the number
When is the best time to call Peru?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Peru. March to November: 1 hour behind New York. November to March: the same time as New York
How to make an international call to Peru?
Dial 011 51, then the number. From a mobile, +51 works too