How to call Colombia from the USA

Simple steps to calling Colombia from the US

Follow these four easy steps to call Colombia from the USA:  

1. Dial 011 - the US exit code

2. Dial 57 - the Colombia country code

3. Then dial the 3-digit area code

4. And finally the phone number, either a landline number or a mobile number

What to do if your number starts with a (+)

Some international numbers have a plus sign before the country code. This (+) simply means that when dialling this number internationally, the country exit code needs to be used. In some cases, you can dial “+” on a cell or simply replace the plus sign with the US exit code - 011.

Colombian calling codes

Find below a list of all calling codes to call Colombia from the US:

City codes for Colombia

How to call a cellphone in Colombia from the US

Calling a cellphone in Colombia from the US is easy - you’ll just need to dial the exit code, country code, the mobile area code - these are based on which carrier your contact uses, rather than their location, and then the mobile number.

It should look something like this:

(exit code - 011) (country code - 57) (area code - 000) (mobile number - 1234567)  

How to call a landline in Colombia from the US

Now you know how to call a cellphone in Colombia, what about a landline? Calling a landline number in Colombia from the US is very similar to calling a mobile number. You’ll need the exit code, country code, area code - for landlines, these are based on location and are just one digit, and the local telephone number.

It should look like this:

(exit code - 011) (country code - 57) (area code - 000 OR city code - 0) (landline number - 1234567)

The cost of calling Colombia from the US

There are, of course, many operators who enable you to call Colombia from the US. Here are a few of them:

• AT&T. You can get unlimited calls to many countries, including Colombia, for just $15 per month with AT&T International Calling

• T-Mobile. You can save on international calls from the US when you add Stateside International Talk for just $15 per month.

• Vonage. Vonage for Home offers affordable international calling plans, with some options including minutes for landline and cellphone numbers.

• Ooma Telo. Ooma’s World Plan means that for $17.99 per month you can call Colombia for $0.89 per minute.

• Boost. Boost’s International Connect Plus Plan is $10 additional to any monthly plan - you can call Colombia at a rate of $0.15 per minute to both landlines and mobiles.

How to call Colombia for free

There are a number of ways to call Colombia for free. Some operators offer International plans which give an all-inclusive plan to call internationally. Check with yours to see if they offer such a plan.

Plus, there are many messaging apps that allow you to call Colombia for free, such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Messenger.

For free video calls you can use a PC app like Skype or Google Hangouts. These services let you make voice and video calls directly through your computer.

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Calling Colombia from the US: FAQs

Which country code is 011?

This is not a country code - 011 is the exit code from the US. This should be followed by the country code which is 57.

What does +57 mean in a Colombian number?

Some international numbers have a plus sign before the country code (57 for Colombia). This (+) simply means that when dialling this number internationally, the country exit code needs to be used. In some cases, you can dial “+” on a cell or simply replace the plus sign with the US exit code - 011.

How do I know what time to call Colombia?

Unlike the US, Colombia only has one timezone - UTC-5 - and doesn’t use daylight savings time. It’s always a good idea to check your time difference before calling, just in case! You can use a service like World Time Buddy to check.

The contents of this blog post does not constitute legal or financial advice and is provided for general information purposes only. If you require specific legal and / or financial advice you should contact a specialist lawyer or financial advisor. Information true at time of publishing.