How to call the USA from Croatia
- 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 Croatia
How to make a call to the USA from Croatia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Croatia 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
Area codes for big US cities
Each city code is followed by 7 digits.
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
- Houston00 1 713
Type + on a Croatian mobile
Calling the USA cell phones from Croatia is simple: a mobile adds the exit code, so +1 replaces 00 1.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Check the time difference first
The time difference to Zagreb is 5 or 6 hours, because of daylight saving time.
Calling the USA from Croatia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Croatia charge up to $2.40/min. Both carriers in Croatia need an add-on to call the USA: A1 sells Međunarodni pozivi Svijet, and Hrvatski Telekom sells Pozivi u inozemstvo.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 60× cheaper | |
 | $1.65 |
 | $2.39 + $0.056 per call |
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
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Zagreb
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Zagreb
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Zagreb
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Border roaming adds charges inside Croatia
Near the border, a phone can connect to a foreign network that reaches into Croatia. Roaming charges can then apply to calls made inside Croatia. Hrvatski Telekom and A1 both warn about this. Select the home network by hand and do not use automatic network selection.
Hrvatski Telekom, Stalni ili permanentni roamingFrom 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 Croatia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Croatia
Are calls to the USA included in Croatia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Croatia that we checked includes the USA in a plan
Does A1 Hrvatska include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 50 minutes. A1 Hrvatska includes 50 minutes to the USA with Međunarodni pozivi Svijet
Does Hrvatski Telekom include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. Hrvatski Telekom includes 500 minutes to the USA with Međunarodni pozivi 500 minuta
How much does it cost to call the USA from Croatia?
With no plan, carriers in Croatia charge up to $2.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Croatia?
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 dial a +1 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number
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
How to make a free call to the USA, or call the USA from Croatia 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 Croatia 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 do I call the USA from Croatia on a landline?
From a landline in Croatia, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
How to make an international call to the USA toll free number from Croatia?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
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 Zagreb. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Zagreb. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Zagreb