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How to Call Diego Garcia from the United States

Country code +246 — Dial 011 246 38X XXXX from a US landline or +246 38X XXXX from a mobile phone.

+246
Diego Garcia Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 246, the country code of Diego Garcia.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 digits, exactly as written: Diego Garcia has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Diego Garcia From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 38X XXXX 011 246 38X XXXX +246 38X XXXX
Landline (British Indian Ocean Territory) 370 XXXX 011 246 370 XXXX +246 370 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 38. More number types: Diego Garcia phone number format.

Calling Tips for Diego Garcia

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Diego Garcia, call between 11:00 PM–10:00 AM EDT (8:00 PM–7:00 AM PDT). Diego Garcia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Diego Garcia is on UTC+6, 10 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.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
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UTC-4
+10h
Diego Garcia
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UTC+6

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Diego Garcia from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 246, then the number: 011 246 38X XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +246 38X XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Diego Garcia?
No. Diego Garcia has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +246 exactly as written, for example +246 38X XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Diego Garcia?
7 digits after the country code +246. Mobile numbers start with 38.
What time should I call Diego Garcia from the US?
Diego Garcia is 10 hours ahead of New York (UTC+6 in Diego Garcia). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:00 PM–10:00 AM EDT, or 8:00 PM–7:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Diego Garcia 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 Diego Garcia 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 Diego Garcia?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Diego Garcia mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Diego Garcia Quick Info
Country Code +246
ISO Code IO
Capital Diego Garcia
Time Zone UTC+6
Exit Code (US) 011
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