How to call the USA
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the USA from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the USA from abroad
How to make a call to the USA from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial the area code first: it tells you the city, such as 212 for New York City.
- 00Exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, dial 1 and the number, with no exit code
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call the USA
Dial a big city by area code
Each city has several area codes, and every local number has 7 digits.
- New York City+1 212
- Los Angeles+1 310
- Chicago+1 312
- Brooklyn+1 718
Save a contact with the plus sign
A saved contact that starts with +1 works from every country, because the plus sign replaces your exit code.
- Hold the 0 key until + shows
- Type 1
- Type the 10-digit number
Toll free numbers need a +1 country
Most toll free numbers connect only from the +1 countries, so ask the business for a regular number.
How the USA phone numbers work
- Length
- Every the USA number has 10 digits after +1
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, or 833. Free from US landlines, and most cannot be reached from outside the +1 countries
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference to the USA changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Holidays in the USA
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct12Columbus DayMonday
- Nov11Veterans DayWednesday
- Nov26Thanksgiving DayThursday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan18Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday
Why a call to the USA fails
00 does not work from every country
The + stands for your own exit code, and it is not always 00. From Canada and the other +1 countries, dial 1, then the area code and number, with no exit code at all. From Mexico or any other country outside the +1 group, dial your own exit code before the 1.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, or 833 are free to call only on the +1 numbering plan. From anywhere else, most do not connect.
Questions
How do I call the USA from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 1 and the 10-digit number
How to call the USA number, and how do you call the USA?
From a mobile in any country, dial +1, then the 10-digit number
Which exit code do I dial to call the USA?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call the USA mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +1, then the 10-digit number
Why does my call to the USA not go through?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the USA now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the USA keeps the time of New York
How much does it cost to call the USA?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the USA. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to the USA online, or call the USA number 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 do I type + to call the USA on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 1 and the 10-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I WhatsApp call the USA, or make an online call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the USA needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to the USA, and what's the best way to make an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 1 and the 10-digit number
Can I make a toll free call to the USA from abroad?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix