How to call the USA from Panama
- 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 Panama
How to make a call to the USA from Panama: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every USA number has 10 digits, area code first, with no extra 0 or 1 after the country code.
- 00Panama 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
Each big city has its own codes. Dial the one for the city you call.
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
- Houston00 1 713
- Phoenix00 1 602
Cell phones and toll free numbers
Calling the USA cell phones, or a toll free number in the US, takes the same digits: 00 1, then the 10 digits.
- 00exit
- 1USA
- xxxarea code
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Call before 21:00 in summer
From March to November the USA is 1 hour ahead, so 21:00 in Panama is already 22:00 there. Type the number in the dialer above.
Calling the USA from Panama without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Panama charge up to $0.08/min. Tigo includes calls to the USA only on one postpaid plan; on any other plan you pay per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | |
 | $0.08 + 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 time difference changes in March and November because the USA moves to and from daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 1 hour ahead of Panama
- November to March: the same time as Panama
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
International calls carry a 12% tax
A paid international call from Panama carries a 12% tax on the total value of the call when it is billed or paid in Panama.
Panama, Decreto Ejecutivo 17, Artículos 1 y 2From 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 do I call the USA from Panama on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Panama
Are calls to the USA included in Panama phone plans?
Yes. Tigo includes calls to the USA in its plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does Tigo include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 450 minutes. Tigo includes 450 minutes to the USA with Plan Postpago B/.30.40 Portabilidad
How much does it cost to call the USA from Panama?
With no plan, carriers in Panama charge up to $0.08 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Panama?
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 make a free call to the USA from Panama?
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 Panama 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 Panama?
From a landline in Panama, 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
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 1 hour ahead of Panama. November to March: the same time as Panama