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Belize Country Code +501

Complete guide to calling Belize from the US and abroad

ISO-2: BZ ISO-3: BLZ North America Capital: Belmopan

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+501
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 501 + area + number
Country TLD
.bz

Geography

Capital
Belmopan
Continent
North America
Area
22 km²
Population
307,899
Currency
Belize dollar
Languages
Spanish 46%, Creole 32.9%, Mayan dialects 8.9%, English 3.9% (official language), Garifuna 3.4% (Carib), German 3.3%, other 1.4%, unknown 0.2% (2000 census)

Time & Communication

Current Time
1:42 AM
Time Zone
UTC-6
Mobile Penetration
61.9%
Internet Penetration
44.5%
Fixed-line Penetration
6.3%

How to Call Belize from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Belize from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
501
Belize
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 501 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+501 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Belize

Direct dial

Belize does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +501 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

El Salvador flag

El Salvador

+503 Honduras flag

Honduras

+504 Guatemala flag

Guatemala

+502 Nicaragua flag

Nicaragua

+505 United States flag

United States

+1 Costa Rica flag

Costa Rica

+506 Cayman Islands flag

Cayman Islands

+1345 Cuba flag

Cuba

+53

Telecommunications in Belize

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 61.9%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 227
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 6.3%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 23
Internet Users (per 100 people) 44.5%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 61.9%
Fixed-line 6.3%
Internet 44.5%

Belize on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belize

What is the country code for Belize?
The country code for Belize is +501.
How do I call Belize from the US?
To call Belize from the US, dial 011 + 501 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +501 instead of 011.
What time is it in Belize?
The current time in Belize is 1:42 AM (UTC-6).
What is the capital of Belize?
The capital of Belize is Belmopan.