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How to Call Barbados from the United States

Country code +1246 — Dial 1 246-XXX-XXXX from a US landline or +1 246-XXX-XXXX from a mobile phone.

+1246
Barbados Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 1, as for a US long-distance call. No 011: Barbados is in the North American Numbering Plan, but most US plans bill the call as international.
  2. 2Dial the area code 246, then the 7-digit number: 1 246-XXX-XXXX.
Calling a… Written in Barbados From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile (246) XXX-XXXX 1 246-XXX-XXXX +1 246-XXX-XXXX
Landline (246) XXX-XXXX 1 246-XXX-XXXX +1 246-XXX-XXXX

X stands for any digit. More number types: Barbados phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Barbados had 115 mobile subscriptions and 43.0 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Barbados

Best Time to Call

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

Barbados 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
Barbados
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UTC-4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Barbados from the US?
Dial 1, the area code and the 7-digit number, for example 1 246-XXX-XXXX. No 011 is needed, but the call is billed as international.
How many digits is a phone number in Barbados?
10 digits after the country code +1.
What time should I call Barbados from the US?
Barbados is the same time as New York (UTC−4 in Bridgetown). 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. Barbados 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 Barbados?
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.
Barbados Quick Info
Country Code +1246
ISO Code BB
Capital Bridgetown
Time Zone UTC-4
Exit Code (US) 011
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