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Ecuador Country Code +593

Complete guide to calling Ecuador from the US and abroad

ISO-2: EC ISO-3: ECU South America Capital: Quito

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+593
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 593 + area + number
Country TLD
.ec

Geography

Capital
Quito
Continent
South America
Area
283,560 km²
Population
18,289,896
Currency
U.S. dollar
Languages
Spanish (Castillian) 93% (official language), Quechua 4.1%, other indigenous 0.7%, foreign 2.2%

Time & Communication

Current Time
8:30 AM
Time Zone
UTC-5
Mobile Penetration
101.6%
Internet Penetration
77.2%
Fixed-line Penetration
6.7%

How to Call Ecuador from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
593
Ecuador
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 593 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+593 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Ecuador

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Cuenca 7 011 593 7 + local number
Eloy Alfaro 4 011 593 4 + local number
Guayaquil 4 011 593 4 + local number
Machala 7 011 593 7 + local number
Manta 5 011 593 5 + local number
Portoviejo 5 011 593 5 + local number
Quito 2 011 593 2 + local number
Santo Domingo 2 011 593 2 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Panama flag

Panama

+507 Peru flag

Peru

+51 Jamaica flag

Jamaica

+1876 Cuba flag

Cuba

+53 Cayman Islands flag

Cayman Islands

+1345 Bahamas flag

Bahamas

+1242 Colombia flag

Colombia

+57 Costa Rica flag

Costa Rica

+506

Telecommunications in Ecuador

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 101.6 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 18,425,331 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 6.7 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 1,218,354 2024
Internet users (% of population) 77.2 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 101.6%
Fixed-line 6.7%
Internet 77.2%

Ecuador on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Quito.

Flag of Ecuador

Flag of Ecuador

The national flag of Ecuador. See it next to other flags of South America in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Ecuador

Ecuador has 10 holidays and observances (1 national, 9 public, 0 observances). The national day is Independence Day, on August 10. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

Today is a holiday in Ecuador: Cuenca Independence Day

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
May 1 Labour Day Public
May 24 Battle of Pichincha Public
August 10 Independence Day National
October 9 Guayaquil Independence Day Public
November 2 All Souls' Day Public
November 3 Cuenca Independence Day Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
Varies Carnival Public
Varies Good Friday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Ecuador

Area

256,370 km²

98,985 sq mi

Coastline

2,237 km

Highest point

Chimborazo 6,267 m

Lowest point

Pacific Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands
Terrain:
Coastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente)
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Fish, Timber, Hydropower
Land borders:
Colombia, Peru
Land use:
agricultural 21.5% (arable 4.1%), forest 49.8% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Ecuador

GDP

$130 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$7,125 (2025)

Growth

3.7% (2025)

Inflation

0.7% (2025)

Unemployment

3.3% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.777 (#88 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
US Dollar (USD)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 10%, Industry 26%, Services 57% (2025)
Top exports:
Fish and seafood (24%), Mineral fuels and oil (21%), Fruit and nuts (13%), Cocoa (13%), Ores (8%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (22%), Machinery and computers (11%), Vehicles and parts (8%), Electrical equipment and electronics (8%), Animal feed (4%)
Main export markets:
USA (19%), Panama (17%), China (16%), Netherlands (4%), Spain (3%)
Main suppliers:
USA (28%), China (26%), Colombia (6%), Brazil (3%), Peru (3%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ecuador

What is the country code for Ecuador?
The country code for Ecuador is +593.
How do I call Ecuador from the US?
To call Ecuador from the US, dial 011 + 593 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +593 instead of 011.
What time is it in Ecuador?
The current time in Ecuador is 8:30 AM (UTC-5).
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What is the national day of Ecuador?
The national day of Ecuador is Independence Day, on August 10.