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How to Call Colombia from the United States

Country code +57 — Dial 011 57 32X XXXXXXX from a US landline or +57 32X XXXXXXX from a mobile phone.

+57
Colombia Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 57, the country code of Colombia.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 10 for landlines.
Calling a… Written in Colombia From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 32X XXXXXXX 011 57 32X XXXXXXX +57 32X XXXXXXX
Landline (Bogotá) (601) XXXXXXX 011 57 601 XXXXXXX +57 601 XXXXXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 30–33, 35, 37, 91 or 94. More number types: Colombia phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Colombia had 174 mobile subscriptions and 11.9 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 Colombia mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Colombia

Best Time to Call

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

Colombia is on UTC−5, 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 (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
-1h
Colombia
--:--
UTC-5

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Colombia from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 57, then the number: 011 57 32X XXXXXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +57 32X XXXXXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Colombia?
10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 10 for landlines after the country code +57. Mobile numbers start with 30–33, 35, 37, 91 or 94.
What time should I call Colombia from the US?
Colombia is 1 hour behind New York (UTC−5 in Bogota). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 10:00 AM–9:00 PM EDT, or 7:00 AM–6:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Colombia 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 Colombia?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Colombia mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Colombia Quick Info
Country Code +57
ISO Code CO
Capital Bogota
Time Zone UTC-5
Exit Code (US) 011
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