How to call the USA from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to the USA from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every US number is 10 digits with the area code first, and nothing drops after 1.
- 00The UK 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
Brooklyn has its own area codes
Brooklyn does not use the New York City codes, so how to call the USA number from the UK depends on its city code.
- Brooklyn00 1 718
- Houston00 1 713
- Phoenix00 1 602
Calling USA cell phones
How do you call the USA from the UK on a cell phone? Calling the USA cell phones takes the same 10 digits as a landline, so save each one with +1.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Calling the USA from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone need an add-on for the USA, and O2 needs its Big Bundle plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 153× cheaper | |
 | $6.13$0.04 with plan |
 | $5.42 |
 | $3.96 |
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 4 and 5 hours when daylight saving time starts or ends.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 5 hours behind London
- March 8 to March 29: 4 hours behind London
- October 25 to November 1: 4 hours behind London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 UK mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
How to call the USA from the UK for free on WhatsApp?
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 much does it cost to call the USA from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How much to call the USA from the UK on O2?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to the USA with £30 Rolling plan
Are calls to the USA included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to the USA in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How to call New York City from the UK?
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 to call the USA from the UK landline?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
What is the best way to call the USA from the UK?
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 do I call the USA from the UK?
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
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 London. March 8 to March 29: 4 hours behind London. October 25 to November 1: 4 hours behind London