How to call the USA from the UAE
- 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 the UAE
How to make a call to the USA from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00The UAE exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- xxx xxx xxxxThe 10-digit number, area code first
- 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
Add the area code after 1
Dial the area code of the city right after 1, then the 7-digit local number.
- New York City00 1 212
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
Calling the USA cell phones
A US cell phone takes the same digits as a landline: 00 1, then the 10 digits.
Use plus on a mobile
A mobile takes + and the phone adds the exit code. A landline takes 00.
- Mobile+1
- Landline00 1
Calling the USA from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.61/min. Check that your du or e& plan covers the USA before you call: du includes it on one plan, and e& sells it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | |
 | $0.41$0.34 with plan |
 | $0.61$0.34 with plan |
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 between March and November because the USA moves its clocks for daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 8 hours behind Dubai
- November to March: 9 hours behind Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom 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 the UAE cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to the USA included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes the USA in a plan
Does du include calls to the USA?
With the Power Plan with Flexi minutes. Without it, du charges $0.41 a minute to a landline and $0.41 to a mobile
Does e& include calls to the USA?
With the e& International Calling Offer. Without it, e& charges $0.61 a minute to a landline and $0.61 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call the USA from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from the UAE?
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 call the USA from the UAE for free, or make a free call to the USA?
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 the UAE 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 the UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, 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. March to November: 8 hours behind Dubai. November to March: 9 hours behind Dubai
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How do I call the USA from the UAE?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How to call the USA toll free number from the UAE?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too