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How to Call Hong Kong from the United States
Country code +852 — Dial 011 852 51XX XXXX from a US landline or +852 51XX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 852, the country code of Hong Kong.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Hong Kong has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Hong Kong | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 51XX XXXX |
011 852 51XX XXXX |
+852 51XX XXXX |
| Landline | 2123 XXXX |
011 852 2123 XXXX |
+852 2123 XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. More number types: Hong Kong phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Hong Kong had 365 mobile subscriptions and 44.6 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 Hong Kong mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Hong Kong
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Hong Kong, call between 8:00 PM–7:00 AM EST (5:00 PM–4:00 AM PST). Hong Kong doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Hong Kong is on UTC+8, 13 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.