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How to Call Réunion from the United States

Country code +262 — Dial 011 262 69X XX XX XX from a US landline or +262 69X XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+262
Réunion Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 262, the country code of Réunion.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Réunion.
Calling a… Written in Réunion From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 069X XX XX XX 011 262 69X XX XX XX +262 69X XX XX XX
Landline (Reunion) 0262 XX XX XX 011 262 262 XX XX XX +262 262 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 069 or 070. More number types: Réunion phone number format.

Calling Tips for Réunion

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Réunion, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PDT). Réunion doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Réunion is on UTC+4, 8 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
+8h
Réunion
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UTC+4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Réunion from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 262, then the number without its leading 0: 011 262 69X XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +262 69X XX XX XX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Réunion from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Réunion. A number written 069X XX XX XX at home is dialed +262 69X XX XX XX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Réunion?
9 digits after the country code +262. Mobile numbers start with 069 or 070 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Réunion from the US?
Réunion is 8 hours ahead of New York (UTC+4 in Réunion). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT, or 10:00 PM–9:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Réunion 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 Réunion 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 Réunion?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Réunion mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Réunion Quick Info
Country Code +262
ISO Code FR
Capital Saint-Denis
Time Zone UTC+4
Exit Code (US) 011
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