How to call the USA from Belgium
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Belgium
How to make a call to the USA from Belgium: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Belgium exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Calling the USA cell phones
To call a US cell phone from a Belgium mobile, type +1, then the 10 digits.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Call a toll free number
To call the USA toll free number from Belgium, dial it like any other 10-digit number. Some toll free numbers do not take calls from abroad.
- Dial **00**
- Dial **1**
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling the USA from Belgium without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Belgium charge up to $2.37/min. BASE, Orange Belgium, and Proximus each need an add-on for a plan rate to US numbers, and Suparelay needs none.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 59× cheaper | |
 | $0.85 |
 | $2.37 |
 | $0.85 |
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 is 5 hours for part of the year and 6 for the rest, because of daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Brussels
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Brussels
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Brussels
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
International rates apply, not plan rates
A call or text from Belgium to a foreign number costs the international rate. Check the rate for the country before you call.
Proximus, Proximus roaming & international callsFrom any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from a Belgium cell phone or Belgium mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Belgium
Are calls to the USA included in Belgium phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Belgium that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from Belgium?
With no plan, carriers in Belgium charge up to $2.37 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Belgium?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I call the USA from Belgium, and how to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to the USA, and how to call the USA from Belgium 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 the USA from Belgium on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Belgium?
From a landline in Belgium, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: 6 hours behind Brussels. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Brussels. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Brussels