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How to Call Aruba from the United States

Country code +297 — Dial 011 297 56X XXXX from a US landline or +297 56X XXXX from a mobile phone.

+297
Aruba Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 297, the country code of Aruba.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 digits, exactly as written: Aruba has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Aruba From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 56X XXXX 011 297 56X XXXX +297 56X XXXX
Landline 521 XXXX 011 297 521 XXXX +297 521 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 2, 5, 6, 7 or 9. More number types: Aruba phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Aruba had 131 mobile subscriptions and 32.1 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 Aruba mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Aruba

Best Time to Call

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

Aruba 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
Aruba
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UTC-4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Aruba from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 297, then the number: 011 297 56X XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +297 56X XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Aruba?
No. Aruba has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +297 exactly as written, for example +297 56X XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Aruba?
7 digits after the country code +297. Mobile numbers start with 2, 5, 6, 7 or 9.
What time should I call Aruba from the US?
Aruba is the same time as New York (UTC−4 in Oranjestad). 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. Aruba 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 Aruba 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 Aruba?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Aruba mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Aruba Quick Info
Country Code +297
ISO Code AW
Capital Oranjestad
Time Zone UTC-4
Exit Code (US) 011
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