How to Call United States
Everything you need to know about calling United States — the country code, dialing format, costs, and your options for calling.
Know the country code
The international dialing code for United States is +1. Every call to United States from abroad must start with this code.
Format the phone number
Drop the leading 0 from the local number, then add the country code:
+1 + local number (without 0)
Choose how to call
Dial and connect
Whether you’re reaching business contacts or clients, the call takes seconds to connect. With EzyRing, calls go out with your own verified number as caller ID, so people in United States can see it’s you. Their networks decide what is displayed.
What will they see? Check your number in the free caller-ID checker →Frequently Asked Questions
How do I call the US from another country?
Dial the exit code of the country you're in, then 1, the area code and the 7-digit number: 00 1 from the UK and most of Europe, 0011 1 from Australia. From a mobile, + replaces the exit code. With EzyRing, just type +1 + the 10-digit number in your browser.
How do I call United States from the UK?
From the UK, dial 00 1 followed by the local number. Or use EzyRing to call from your browser at $0.027/min.
What is the cheapest way to call United States?
It depends on how you call. App-to-app calls are free if the other person has the same app. To reach a regular phone, a calling card can be cheaper per minute, but it comes with access numbers, PINs, fees and expiry dates, and the call usually doesn't show your number. EzyRing charges $0.027/min from your browser with no subscription, credits that never expire and your own number as caller ID. A $5 top-up gives ~184 minutes.
What is the country code for United States?
The international dialing code for United States is +1. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling from outside United States.
Can I call United States for free?
You can make free app-to-app calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime) if the other person has the same app. To call actual United States phone numbers (landlines/mobiles), you need a paid service: EzyRing calls them from your browser from $0.027/min.
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