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How to Call El Salvador from the United States

Country code +503 — Dial 011 503 70XX XXXX from a US landline or +503 70XX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+503
El Salvador Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 503, the country code of El Salvador.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: El Salvador has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in El Salvador From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 70XX XXXX 011 503 70XX XXXX +503 70XX XXXX
Landline 2123 XXXX 011 503 2123 XXXX +503 2123 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 5, 6 or 7. More number types: El Salvador phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

El Salvador had 177 mobile subscriptions and 14.0 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 El Salvador mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for El Salvador

Best Time to Call

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

El Salvador is on UTC−6, 2 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 (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
-2h
El Salvador
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UTC-6

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call El Salvador from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 503, then the number: 011 503 70XX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +503 70XX XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling El Salvador?
No. El Salvador has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +503 exactly as written, for example +503 70XX XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in El Salvador?
8 digits after the country code +503. Mobile numbers start with 5, 6 or 7.
What time should I call El Salvador from the US?
El Salvador is 2 hours behind New York (UTC−6 in San Salvador). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:00 AM–10:00 PM EDT, or 8:00 AM–7:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. El Salvador 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 El Salvador 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 El Salvador?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to El Salvador mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
El Salvador Quick Info
Country Code +503
ISO Code SV
Capital San Salvador
Time Zone UTC-6
Exit Code (US) 011
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