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How to Call Martinique from the United States

Country code +596 — Dial 011 596 69X XX XX XX from a US landline or +596 69X XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+596
Martinique Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 596, the country code of Martinique.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Martinique.
Calling a… Written in Martinique From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 069X XX XX XX 011 596 69X XX XX XX +596 69X XX XX XX
Landline 0596 XX XX XX 011 596 596 XX XX XX +596 596 XX XX XX

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

Calling Tips for Martinique

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Martinique, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EST (5:00 AM–4:00 PM PST). Martinique doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Martinique is on UTC−4, 1 hour 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
+1h
Martinique
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UTC-4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Martinique from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 596, then the number without its leading 0: 011 596 69X XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +596 69X XX XX XX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Martinique from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Martinique. A number written 069X XX XX XX at home is dialed +596 69X XX XX XX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Martinique?
9 digits after the country code +596. Mobile numbers start with 069 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Martinique from the US?
Martinique is 1 hour ahead of New York (UTC−4 in Martinique). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EST, or 5:00 AM–4:00 PM PST on the West Coast. Martinique 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 Martinique 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 Martinique?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Martinique mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Martinique Quick Info
Country Code +596
ISO Code FR
Capital Fort-de-France
Time Zone UTC-4
Exit Code (US) 011
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