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How to Call Venezuela from the United States

Country code +58 — Dial 011 58 41X-XXXXXXX from a US landline or +58 41X-XXXXXXX from a mobile phone.

+58
Venezuela Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 58, the country code of Venezuela.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Venezuela.
Calling a… Written in Venezuela From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 041X-XXXXXXX 011 58 41X-XXXXXXX +58 41X-XXXXXXX
Landline (Caracas/Miranda/Vargas) 0212-XXXXXXX 011 58 212-XXXXXXX +58 212-XXXXXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 041–042. More number types: Venezuela phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Venezuela had 71 mobile subscriptions and 8.5 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 Venezuela mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Venezuela

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Caracas, call between 9:00 AM–8:00 PM EDT (6:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT). Venezuela doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Venezuela is on UTC−4, the same time as 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
+0h
Venezuela
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UTC-4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Venezuela from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 58, then the number without its leading 0: 011 58 41X-XXXXXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +58 41X-XXXXXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Venezuela from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Venezuela. A number written 041X-XXXXXXX at home is dialed +58 41X-XXXXXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Venezuela?
10 digits after the country code +58. Mobile numbers start with 041–042 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Venezuela from the US?
Venezuela is the same time as New York (UTC−4 in Caracas). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 9:00 AM–8:00 PM EDT, or 6:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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 Venezuela?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Venezuela mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Venezuela Quick Info
Country Code +58
ISO Code VE
Capital Caracas
Time Zone UTC-4
Exit Code (US) 011
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