How to call the USA from Ireland
- 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 Ireland
How to make a call to the USA from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. US numbers have no leading 0 to drop: the 10 digits start with the area code.
- 00Ireland 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
A US cell phone has 10 digits, like a landline, so dial it the same way.
- Dial 00 1
- Dial the 3-digit area code
- Dial the 7-digit number
Dial a US city from Ireland
Each city has its own area code, and the 7-digit local number follows it.
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
- Houston00 1 281
- Brooklyn00 1 718
Call a USA toll free number
A toll free number from Ireland has 10 digits after the 1. If the call fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
- 00exit
- 1USA
- xxx xxx xxxxtoll free number
Calling the USA from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone each include the USA on one named plan, and any other plan pays per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 13× cheaper | |
 | $0.52 |
 | $0.28 |
 | $0.43 |
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 is 4 or 5 hours, because daylight saving time moves the clocks.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 5 hours behind Dublin
- March 8 to March 29: 4 hours behind Dublin
- October 25 to November 1: 4 hours behind Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 Ireland on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to the USA included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to the USA in their plans. Vodafone charges 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 Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Ireland?
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 Ireland on a landline?
From a landline in Ireland, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
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
How to call the USA from Ireland 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 Ireland 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
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. Most of the year: 5 hours behind Dublin. March 8 to March 29: 4 hours behind Dublin. October 25 to November 1: 4 hours behind Dublin