How to call Slovakia from the US
- From mobile
- +421 x xxx xxx xx
- From landline
- 011 421 x xxx xxx xx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Slovakia from the US
How to make a call to Slovakia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Leave out the 0 that starts a Slovak number at home: after 421 it is not dialed.
- 011The US exit code
- 421Country code of Slovakia
- x xxx xxx xxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +421 x xxx xxx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +421 2 212 345 67
- Mobile
- +421 2 212 345 67
- Landline
- 011 421 2 212 345 67
Main area codes in Slovakia
The area code comes right after 421, then the local number
- Bratislava011 4212then the local number
- Košice011 42155then the local number
- Nitra011 42137then the local number
- Prešov011 42151then the local number
- Žilina011 42141then the local number
- Banská Bystrica011 42148then the local number
- Trnava011 42133then the local number
- Trenčín011 42132then the local number
Before you call Slovakia
Area codes for the big cities
Dial the area code right after 421, then the local number. Type it in the dialer above.
- Bratislava011 421 2
- Košice011 421 55
- Nitra011 421 37
Drop the 0 before the area code
A 9-digit number saved with a leading 0 fails from abroad. Remove the 0.
- Fails
- 011 421 0 2 xxx
- Works
- 011 421 2 xxx
Calling Slovakia cell phones with plus
How do I call Slovakia from the US on a mobile? Use plus, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 421
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Slovakia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Slovakia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Slovakia in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 80× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.43 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
Want to call Slovakia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Slovakia
The time now in Slovakia, and the best hours to call. The time difference to New York changes twice a year with 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 Slovakia 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 Slovakia 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 to call Slovakia from the US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +421, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Slovakia included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Slovakia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Slovakia 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 Bratislava from the US?
For Bratislava, dial 011 421 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Slovakia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 421. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +421 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 421 and the number
Can I call Slovakia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 421 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Slovakia
Why isn't my call going through to Slovakia?
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 Slovakia 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
What's the best app to call Slovakia?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Slovakia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Slovakia landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 421, then the number
How to make an international call to Slovakia?
Dial 011 421, then the number. From a mobile, +421 works too
When is the best time to call Slovakia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Slovakia. 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