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How to Call Burma from the United States
Country code +95 — Dial 011 95 9 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +95 9 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 95, the country code of Burma.
- 3Dial the number: 7 to 10 digits for mobiles and 6 to 9 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Burma.
| Calling a… | Written in Burma | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 09 XXX XXXX |
011 95 9 XXX XXXX |
+95 9 XXX XXXX |
| Landline (Myanmar) | 01 XXX XXX |
011 95 1 XXX XXX |
+95 1 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 017 or 092–099. More number types: Burma phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Burma had 114 mobile subscriptions and 1.0 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 Burma mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Burma
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Burma, call between 9:30 PM–8:30 AM EST (6:30 PM–5:30 AM PST). Burma doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Burma is on UTC+6:30, 11.5 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.