Latin America Calling Guide

Call Central America
From the USA

From United States to United States, the country code is +1. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial United States from any browser tab.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calls to Central America

  • Outbound calling: Call worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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How to Call Central America

The process is standard for all Central American countries. Just remember the US exit code.

1

Exit Code

Dial 011 to exit the USA system.
(Or use + on mobile/VoIP)

2

Country Code

Dial the country code (e.g., 52 for Mexico, 503 for El Salvador).

3

Phone Number

Dial the full phone number.Note: Mexico no longer requires '1' for mobiles.

Central America Country Codes

Quick reference for all countries in the region.

CountryCode
🇲🇽 Mexico+52
🇬🇹 Guatemala+502
🇸🇻 El Salvador+503
🇭🇳 Honduras+504
CountryCode
🇳🇮 Nicaragua+505
🇨🇷 Costa Rica+506
🇵🇦 Panama+507
🇧🇿 Belize+501

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Mexico from the US?

Dial 011 + 52 + the 10-digit phone number. This applies to both landlines and mobile phones. You no longer need to add a '1' after the 52 for mobile phones.

What is the cheapest way to call El Salvador?

VoIP services like StartACall offer rates significantly lower than traditional carriers or calling cards. You can call El Salvador mobiles and landlines for pennies per minute.

Are calls to Central America included in my plan?

Usually not. Most US carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) charge extra for international calls to Central America unless you have a specific add-on package.

Do I need a country code for Costa Rica?

Yes. The country code for Costa Rica is +506. You must dial 011 + 506 + the 8-digit phone number.

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Calling United States from United States: what to know

United States answers on the country code +1, with the capital in Washington, D.C. and most business concentrated around New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. The working language for business is English, and local offices generally keep hours of Standard hours 9:00 to 17:00 in each local time zone. Federal offices skew earlier; West-Coast tech routinely runs to 19:00. Banks close 17:00 sharp.

From United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +1 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United States and United States.

Most mobiles in United States sit on operators such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile US. Voicemail is widely used and read by transcription; leaving a brief callback request often gets faster response than re-dialing.

United States runs on UTC minus 5, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial United States from United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +1

    +1 routes the call to United States.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For New York that means including the area code 212/646/332.

Best time to call United States

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 17:00
United States clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in United States are within normal working hours.

Rates to United States (+1)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Landline$0.0460$0.46

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call United States from United States?+

Dial 011 then +1 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for United States?+

The country code for United States is +1. New York uses the area code 212/646/332.

What is the best time to call United States?+

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up. Calling between 09:00 to 17:00 your time reaches United States during its working day (09:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call United States?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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