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How to Call Cook Islands from the United States

Country code +682 — Dial 011 682 71 XXX from a US landline or +682 71 XXX from a mobile phone.

+682
Cook Islands Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 682, the country code of the Cook Islands.
  3. 3Dial the number: 5 digits, exactly as written: Cook Islands has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Cook Islands From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 71 XXX 011 682 71 XXX +682 71 XXX
Landline (Rarotonga) 21 XXX 011 682 21 XXX +682 21 XXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 5, 7 or 8. More number types: Cook Islands phone number format.

Calling Tips for Cook Islands

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Avarua, call between 2:00 PM–1:00 AM EST (11:00 AM–10:00 PM PST). The Cook Islands doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

The Cook Islands is on UTC−10, 5 hours 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)
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UTC-5
-5h
Cook Islands
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UTC-10

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call the Cook Islands from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 682, then the number: 011 682 71 XXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +682 71 XXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling the Cook Islands?
No. Cook Islands has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +682 exactly as written, for example +682 71 XXX.
How many digits is a phone number in the Cook Islands?
5 digits after the country code +682. Mobile numbers start with 5, 7 or 8.
What time should I call the Cook Islands from the US?
The Cook Islands is 5 hours behind New York (UTC−10 in Avarua). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 PM–1:00 AM EST, or 11:00 AM–10:00 PM PST on the West Coast. The Cook Islands 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 the Cook Islands 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 the Cook Islands?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Cook Islands mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Cook Islands Quick Info
Country Code +682
ISO Code CK
Capital Avarua
Time Zone UTC-10
Exit Code (US) 011
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