How to call the USA from Hungary
- 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 Hungary
How to make a call to the USA from Hungary: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The 10 digits of a US number are dialed as they are, with no 0 to drop after the 1.
- 00Hungary 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
Check the time difference
The time difference to the USA is 5 or 6 hours behind Budapest, because daylight saving time changes the gap.
Dial a US toll free number
To call a toll free number in the USA from Hungary, dial 00 1 and its 10 digits like any other number.
- Dial 00
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling the USA cell phones
A contact saved as +1 and 10 digits works from any mobile in Hungary.
Calling the USA from Hungary without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Hungary charge up to $0.49/min. No carrier in Hungary that we checked includes the USA in a plan, so each call to the USA is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | |
 | $0.49 |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.28 |
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 Budapest
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Budapest
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Budapest
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Telekom Domino First and Next block international calls by default
On Telekom Domino First and Domino Next, calls abroad are off by default. Ask Telekom customer service to switch them on before you call.
Magyar Telekom, Lakossági ÁSZF 3a melléklet: Mobil Domino díjszabásEU roaming prices do not apply to calls from Hungary
A call from Hungary to a foreign number uses the plan's international prices. This includes destinations in the EU.
Yettel, 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 Hungary on a cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Hungary
Are calls to the USA included in Hungary phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Hungary that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from Hungary?
With no plan, carriers in Hungary charge up to $0.49 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Hungary?
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
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 call the USA from Hungary 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 Hungary 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 Hungary?
From a landline in Hungary, 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 Budapest. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Budapest. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Budapest
How do I call the USA from Hungary? How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too