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How to Call Angola from the United States

Country code +244 — Dial 011 244 92X XXX XXX from a US landline or +244 92X XXX XXX from a mobile phone.

+244
Angola Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 244, the country code of Angola.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits, exactly as written: Angola has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Angola From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 92X XXX XXX 011 244 92X XXX XXX +244 92X XXX XXX
Landline (Luanda) 222 XXX XXX 011 244 222 XXX XXX +244 222 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 91–97 or 99. More number types: Angola phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Angola had 70 mobile subscriptions and 0.2 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Angola mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Angola

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Luanda, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST). Angola doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Angola is on UTC+1, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+6h
Angola
--:--
UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Angola from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 244, then the number: 011 244 92X XXX XXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +244 92X XXX XXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Angola?
No. Angola has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +244 exactly as written, for example +244 92X XXX XXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Angola?
9 digits after the country code +244. Mobile numbers start with 91–97 or 99.
What time should I call Angola from the US?
Angola is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Luanda). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST on the West Coast. Angola doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Angola call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Angola?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Angola mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Angola Quick Info
Country Code +244
ISO Code AO
Capital Luanda
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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