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How to Call Antigua and Barbuda from the United States

Country code +1268 — Dial 1 268-XXX-XXXX from a US landline or +1 268-XXX-XXXX from a mobile phone.

+1268
Antigua and Barbuda Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 1, as for a US long-distance call. No 011: Antigua and Barbuda is in the North American Numbering Plan, but most US plans bill the call as international.
  2. 2Dial the area code 268, then the 7-digit number: 1 268-XXX-XXXX.
Calling a… Written in Antigua and Barbuda From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile (268) XXX-XXXX 1 268-XXX-XXXX +1 268-XXX-XXXX
Landline (268) XXX-XXXX 1 268-XXX-XXXX +1 268-XXX-XXXX

X stands for any digit. More number types: Antigua and Barbuda phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Antigua and Barbuda had 201 mobile subscriptions and 29.4 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Antigua and Barbuda mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Antigua and Barbuda

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in St. John's, call between 9:00 AM–8:00 PM EDT (6:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT). Antigua and Barbuda doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Antigua and Barbuda is on UTC−4, the same time as 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 (EDT)
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UTC-4
+0h
Antigua and Barbuda
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UTC-4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Antigua and Barbuda from the US?
Dial 1, the area code and the 7-digit number, for example 1 268-XXX-XXXX. No 011 is needed, but the call is billed as international.
How many digits is a phone number in Antigua and Barbuda?
10 digits after the country code +1.
What time should I call Antigua and Barbuda from the US?
Antigua and Barbuda is the same time as New York (UTC−4 in St. John's). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 9:00 AM–8:00 PM EDT, or 6:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Antigua and Barbuda doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How much does it cost to call Antigua and Barbuda?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Antigua and Barbuda Quick Info
Country Code +1268
ISO Code AG
Capital St. John's
Time Zone UTC-4
Exit Code (US) 011
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