How to call the USA from Iceland
- 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 Iceland
How to make a call to the USA from Iceland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Keep all 10 digits after the 1, because the area code is part of the number.
- 00Iceland 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 has one or more area codes, and 7 digits follow the code.
- New York City00 1 212
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
- Houston00 1 281
Use plus on an Iceland mobile
Calling the USA cell phones works the same: type +1 and the phone adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Toll free numbers from Iceland
To call the USA toll free number from Iceland, dial it like any other number, area code first. Some do not take calls from abroad.
Calling the USA from Iceland without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Iceland charge up to $0.70/min. Síminn and Sýn include the USA only on their home phone plans, and Nova sells it as an add-on.
- NovaHringt til útlanda
- SíminnSíminn Endalaus heimasími
- SýnHeimasími Útlönd
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 17× cheaper | |
 | $0.49 + $0.12 per call |
 | $0.33 landline · $0.66 mobile + $0.21 per call |
 | $0.32 landline · $0.65 mobile + $0.14 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. The time difference changes in March and November, when daylight saving time starts and ends in the USA.
- Time difference
- March to November: 4 hours behind Reykjavik
- November to March: 5 hours behind Reykjavik
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
EEA roaming does not cover calls from Iceland
Roaming in Europe on a Síminn plan applies only while you are abroad in the EEA. A call from Iceland to another country costs extra, unless an international add-on covers that country.
Síminn, Farsíminn erlendisFrom 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 Iceland cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Iceland
Are calls to the USA included in Iceland phone plans?
On some plans. Sýn includes calls to the USA in its plans. Nova and Síminn charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the USA from Iceland?
Nothing extra on Heimasími Útlönd. Without such a plan, carriers in Iceland charge up to $0.70 a minute. Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call New York City from Iceland?
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 call the USA from Iceland for free, and is there a free call to the USA?
Only on Heimasími Útlönd, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute
How to call the USA from Iceland 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 Iceland?
From a landline in Iceland, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
How do I call the USA from Iceland on an international call to the USA?
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. March to November: 4 hours behind Reykjavik. November to March: 5 hours behind Reykjavik
Does Nova include calls to the USA?
With the Hringt til útlanda. Without it, Nova charges $0.49 a minute to a landline and $0.49 to a mobile
Does Síminn include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 2000 minutes. Síminn includes 2000 minutes to the USA with Síminn minute pack 2000 minutes and SMS