How to call the USA from Sweden
- 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 Sweden
How to make a call to the USA from Sweden: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, type +1 and the 10 digits; from a landline, dial 00 first.
- 00Sweden 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
Calling the USA cell phones takes the same digits: the area code right after 1, then 7 digits.
- New York City00 1 212
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
Dial from a Swedish mobile
How do I call the USA from Sweden on a mobile? The phone adds the exit code when you type the plus.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Toll free numbers from Sweden
To call the USA toll free number from Sweden, dial 00 1 and the 10 digits. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
Calling the USA from Sweden without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Sweden charge up to $2.51/min. Tele2 includes calls to the USA in its plans, while Telenor and Telia sell them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 62× cheaper | |
 | $2.49 + $0.099 per call |
 | $0.90 |
 | $0.90 + $0.00 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 moves between 5 and 6 hours with daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Stockholm
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Stockholm
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Stockholm
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Tele2 bills calls to EU countries at full rates
A call from Sweden to another EU or EEA country is outside the EU rules that let you call as at home. Tele2 bills it by its standard price list.
Tele2, Om mobiltelefoni i utlandetFrom 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 Sweden cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Sweden
Are calls to the USA included in Sweden phone plans?
On some plans. Tele2 includes calls to the USA in its plans. telenor and Telia 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 Sweden?
With no plan, carriers in Sweden charge up to $2.51 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Sweden?
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
Free call to the USA: how to call the USA from Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Sweden?
From a landline in Sweden, 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 Stockholm. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Stockholm. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Stockholm
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too