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How to Call Belize from the United States

Country code +501 — Dial 011 501 62X-XXXX from a US landline or +501 62X-XXXX from a mobile phone.

+501
Belize Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 501, the country code of Belize.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 digits, exactly as written: Belize has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Belize From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 62X-XXXX 011 501 62X-XXXX +501 62X-XXXX
Landline (Belize District) 222-XXXX 011 501 222-XXXX +501 222-XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 60–63 or 65–67. More number types: Belize phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Belize had 67 mobile subscriptions and 4.4 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 Belize mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Belize

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Belmopan, call between 10:00 AM–9:00 PM EST (7:00 AM–6:00 PM PST). Belize doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Belize is on UTC−6, 1 hour behind 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
-1h
Belize
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UTC-6

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Belize from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 501, then the number: 011 501 62X-XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +501 62X-XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Belize?
No. Belize has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +501 exactly as written, for example +501 62X-XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Belize?
7 digits after the country code +501. Mobile numbers start with 60–63 or 65–67.
What time should I call Belize from the US?
Belize is 1 hour behind New York (UTC−6 in Belmopan). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 10:00 AM–9:00 PM EST, or 7:00 AM–6:00 PM PST on the West Coast. Belize 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 Belize 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 Belize?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Belize mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Belize Quick Info
Country Code +501
ISO Code BZ
Capital Belmopan
Time Zone UTC-6
Exit Code (US) 011
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