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How to Call East Timor from the United States
Country code +670 — Dial 011 670 77XX XXXX from a US landline or +670 77XX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 670, the country code of East Timor.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines, exactly as written: East Timor has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in East Timor | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 77XX XXXX |
011 670 77XX XXXX |
+670 77XX XXXX |
| Landline (Manufahi) | 211 XXXX |
011 670 211 XXXX |
+670 211 XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 72–78. More number types: East Timor phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
East Timor had 116 mobile subscriptions and 0.1 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 East Timor mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for East Timor
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Dili, call between 7:00 PM–6:00 AM EST (4:00 PM–3:00 AM PST). East Timor doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
East Timor is on UTC+9, 14 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.