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How to Call Guatemala from the United States

Country code +502 — Dial 011 502 51XX XXXX from a US landline or +502 51XX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+502
Guatemala Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 502, the country code of Guatemala.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Guatemala has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Guatemala From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 51XX XXXX 011 502 51XX XXXX +502 51XX XXXX
Landline 2245 XXXX 011 502 2245 XXXX +502 2245 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 3, 4, 5 or 80. More number types: Guatemala phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Guatemala had 113 mobile subscriptions and 10.8 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 Guatemala mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Guatemala

Best Time to Call

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

Guatemala 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
Guatemala
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UTC-6

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Guatemala from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 502, then the number: 011 502 51XX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +502 51XX XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Guatemala?
No. Guatemala has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +502 exactly as written, for example +502 51XX XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Guatemala?
8 digits after the country code +502. Mobile numbers start with 3, 4, 5 or 80.
What time should I call Guatemala from the US?
Guatemala is 2 hours behind New York (UTC−6 in Guatemala City). 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. Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Guatemala mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Guatemala Quick Info
Country Code +502
ISO Code GT
Capital Guatemala City
Time Zone UTC-6
Exit Code (US) 011
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