How to call the USA from Ghana
- 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 Ghana
How to make a call to the USA from Ghana: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Ghana 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
Pick the area code for your city
Big cities have several codes, and each one takes 7 more digits.
- New York City00 1 646
- Brooklyn00 1 718
- Los Angeles00 1 310
- Chicago00 1 773
Save USA contacts with +1
For calling the USA cell phones, save each contact as +1 and 10 digits. From a landline, swap the plus for 00.
- Mobile+1
- Landline00 1
Calling a USA toll free number
To call a USA toll free number from Ghana, dial 00 1 and its 10 digits. If it fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
- Dial 00 1
- Dial the 10 digits
- If it fails, ask for another number
Calling the USA from Ghana without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ghana charge up to $0.17/min. AT and MTN Ghana need a pack or bundle for the USA, and Telecel Ghana has no plan for it.
- ATUSA CANADA pack
- MTN GhanaIDD Bundles
- Telecel GhanaNo plan
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | |
 | $0.014 + tax |
 | $0.015 landline · $0.038 mobile + tax |
 | $0.17 + tax |
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 US moves to daylight saving time in March and back in November, so the time difference to Accra changes by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to November: 4 hours behind Accra
- November to March: 5 hours behind Accra
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Five percent communications tax
Communications Service Tax (CST) is charged at 5%.
Ghana Revenue Authority — Communications Service Tax (CST)Unregistered SIM cards cannot call
An unregistered SIM card is deactivated and cannot make or receive calls.
NCA Consumer Watch, page 4From 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 Ghana cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ghana
How to dial the USA from Ghana on a landline?
From a landline in Ghana, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
Are calls to the USA included in Ghana phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Ghana that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from Ghana?
With no plan, carriers in Ghana charge up to $0.17 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call the USA from Ghana for free: is a free call to the USA possible?
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 Ghana 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 New York City from Ghana?
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
International call to the USA: how do I call the USA from Ghana?
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
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 4 hours behind Accra. November to March: 5 hours behind Accra