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How to Call Ivory Coast from the United States

Country code +225 — Dial 011 225 01 XX XX XXXX from a US landline or +225 01 XX XX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+225
Ivory Coast Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 225, the country code of Ivory Coast.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits, exactly as written: Ivory Coast has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Ivory Coast From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 01 XX XX XXXX 011 225 01 XX XX XXXX +225 01 XX XX XXXX
Landline (Banco, Abidjan) 21 XX X XXXXX 011 225 21 XX X XXXXX +225 21 XX X XXXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 01, 05 or 07. More number types: Ivory Coast phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Ivory Coast had 184 mobile subscriptions and 0.8 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 Ivory Coast mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Ivory Coast

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Yamoussoukro, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EST (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PST). Ivory Coast doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Ivory Coast is on UTC+0, 5 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 (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+5h
Ivory Coast
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UTC+0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Ivory Coast from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 225, then the number: 011 225 01 XX XX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +225 01 XX XX XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Ivory Coast?
No. Ivory Coast has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +225 exactly as written, for example +225 01 XX XX XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Ivory Coast?
10 digits after the country code +225. Mobile numbers start with 01, 05 or 07.
What time should I call Ivory Coast from the US?
Ivory Coast is 5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+0 in Yamoussoukro). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EST, or 1:00 AM–12:00 PM PST on the West Coast. Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Ivory Coast mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Ivory Coast Quick Info
Country Code +225
ISO Code CI
Capital Yamoussoukro
Time Zone UTC+0
Exit Code (US) 011
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