How to call the USA from Thailand
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Thailand
How to make a call to the USA from Thailand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A US number has 10 digits and no leading 0, so nothing drops after the 1.
- +From a mobile
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- AIS003 1
- NT009 1
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City+1212+1332+1646+1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles+1213+1310+1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn+1347+1718then 7 digits
- Chicago+1312+1773+1872then 7 digits
- Houston+1281+1713+1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix+1480+1602+1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia+1215+1267+1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio+1210+1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a US city from a landline
From an AIS landline, add 003 and 1 before the city code.
- New York City003 1 212
- Los Angeles003 1 213
- Chicago003 1 312
Save US contacts with +1
Calling the USA cell phones needs no special code. A contact saved as +1 and 10 digits works from any mobile in Thailand.
- +exit
- 1USA
- xxx xxx xxxx10 digits
Toll free numbers from Thailand
Some US toll free numbers do not take calls from abroad. Use the company's regular number instead and type it in the dialer above.
Calling the USA from Thailand without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.27/min. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes the USA in a plan, and AIS sells a separate 003 package.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | |
 | $0.074 + tax with access code 003$0.06 with access code 003 with plan |
 | $0.27 + tax with access code 009 |
 | $0.074 + 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 moves with US daylight saving time in March and November, so the gap to Bangkok changes by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to November: 11 hours behind Bangkok
- November to March: 12 hours behind Bangkok
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Use 003 for AIS 003 rates
On AIS, dial 003 before the country code to get the 003 international rates. Save the prefix in the phonebook so every call to that number uses it.
AIS, International Call - 003AIS 003 charges at least one minute
AIS 003 charges at least one minute for each international call from Thailand, regardless of destination. A short call costs the same as a one-minute call.
AIS, International Call - 003From 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 from Thailand to the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Thailand
Are calls to the USA included in Thailand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from Thailand?
With no plan, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.27 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Thailand?
For New York City, dial +1 212, then the 7-digit local number
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial +1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
What is the best way to call the USA from Thailand on WhatsApp or another app?
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 make a free call to the USA from Thailand?
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 landline from Thailand?
From a landline in Thailand, dial your carrier's code, then 1 and the number: 003 with AIS and 009 with NT
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
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 11 hours behind Bangkok. November to March: 12 hours behind Bangkok
Which AIS package covers calls to the USA?
With the AIS 003 package *777*3803#. Without it, AIS charges $0.074 a minute to a landline and $0.074 to a mobile