How to call Thailand from the US
- From mobile
- +66 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 66 x xxx xxxx
From $0.20/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Thailand from the US
How to make a call to Thailand from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the leading 0 of a Thai number after 66. A Bangkok number is then an 8-digit number.
- 011The US exit code
- 66Country code of Thailand
- 2Bangkok
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +66 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +66 2 123 4567
- Mobile
- +66 2 123 4567
- Landline
- 011 66 2 123 4567
Main area codes in Thailand
The area code comes right after 66, then the local number
- Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan011 6610011 6616011 6618011 6619011 662then the local number
- Lampang/Nan/Phayao/Phrae011 6654then 6 digits
- Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai/Lamphun/Mae Hong Son011 6652011 6653then 6 digits
- Chanthaburi/Trat011 6639then 6 digits
- Kanchanaburi/Nakhon Pathom/Samut Sakhon/Samut Songkhram011 6634then 6 digits
- Kamphaeng Phet/Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Tak/Uttaradit011 6655then 6 digits
- Lop Buri/Saraburi/Sing Buri011 6636then 6 digits
- Chumphon/Ranong/Surat Thani011 6677then 6 digits
Before you call Thailand
Dial Bangkok and Chiang Mai
Bangkok takes 7 more digits after its code. Chiang Mai takes 6.
- Bangkok011 66 2
- Chiang Mai011 66 53
Remove the 0 from saved numbers
Thai numbers are written with a 0 at home. Callers from the US leave it out.
- Fails
- 011 66 0 2 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 66 2 xxx xxxx
Call between 8:00 and 22:00
Calling Thailand from the USA means a gap of 11 or 12 hours from New York, so an evening call in the US reaches Thailand the next morning.
Calling Thailand from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Thailand for $0.20/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. Big US carriers need an add-on for Thailand: AT&T International Calling, Stateside International, or Global Calling.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 20× cheaper | $0.20 |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + tax |
Want to call Thailand?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Thailand
The time now in Thailand, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves in March and November because New York changes its clocks and Thailand does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 11 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 12 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Thailand 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 Thailand also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- Your own exit code, not Thailand's
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
Calling Thailand cell phones: how to call Thailand from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +66, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Thailand included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Thailand in a plan
How much does it cost to call Thailand 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 Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan from the USA?
For Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan, dial 011 66 10, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Thailand?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 66. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +66 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 66 and the number
Can I call Thailand on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 66 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Thailand
Why isn't my call going through to Thailand?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, your own exit code, not Thailand's, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to Thailand: how to call Thailand from the USA 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 Thailand 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 Thailand without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Thailand landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 66, then the number
When is the best time to call Thailand?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Thailand. March to November: 11 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 12 hours ahead of New York
International call to Thailand: how do I call Thailand from the US, and how to call to Thailand from the USA?
Dial 011 66, then the number. From a mobile, +66 works too