🇪🇨International Calling Guide

Ecuador Calling Code
is +593

Need to call Quito, Guayaquil, or Cuenca? The country code for Ecuador is +593. Connect instantly to any Ecuadorian mobile or landline directly from your browser. No apps, no roaming fees.

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How to Call Ecuador Step-by-Step

Dialing Ecuador is straightforward. Landlines use a 1-digit area code, while mobiles have a specific prefix.

1

Exit Code

Dial the exit code for your country.
011 for USA/Canada.
00 for UK/Europe.

2

Ecuador Code (+593)

Dial +593. This connects your call to the Ecuadorian telecom network.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the 1-digit city code (e.g., 2 for Quito) + 7-digit number.
For mobiles, dial 9 + 8 digits.

Ecuador Dialing Examples

Ecuador landlines are 7 digits long, preceded by a 1-digit area code. Mobile numbers are 9 digits long and always start with 9.

Landline (Quito)
+593 2 123 4567
Mobile
+593 99 123 4567

Major Ecuador City Codes

Area codes for major provinces and cities in Ecuador.

City/ProvinceRegionArea Code
Quito (Pichincha)Sierra2
Guayaquil (Guayas)Costa4
Cuenca (Azuay)Sierra7
Manabí (Portoviejo)Costa5
Ambato (Tungurahua)Sierra3
City/ProvinceRegionArea Code
Ibarra (Imbabura)Sierra6
LojaSierra7
Machala (El Oro)Costa7
EsmeraldasCosta6
GalápagosInsular5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Ecuador?

The country calling code for Ecuador is +593. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for Europe) and before the area code.

How do I call a mobile phone in Ecuador?

Ecuadorian mobile numbers are 9 digits long and always start with the digit '9'. To call from abroad, dial +593 followed by the 9-digit mobile number (e.g., +593 99 123 4567).

What are the area codes for Quito and Guayaquil?

The area code for Quito (Pichincha) is 2. The area code for Guayaquil (Guayas) is 4. When calling a landline from abroad, dial +593 + Area Code + 7-digit number.

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Calling Ecuador: what to know

Ecuador answers on the country code +593, with the capital in Quito and most business concentrated around Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. The working language for business is Spanish, Quechua, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:30 to 17:30. Coastal Guayaquil offices often start at 8:00; Andean Quito 9:00.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Ecuador sit on operators such as Claro Ecuador, Movistar Ecuador, CNT Móvil. Ecuador uses the US dollar as its official currency since 2000, billing and rate references usually appear in USD.

Ecuador runs on UTC minus 5, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Ecuador

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +593

    +593 routes the call to Ecuador.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Quito that means including the area code 2.

Rates to Ecuador (+593)

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
Mobile$1.5934$15.93
Landline$0.9526$9.53

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

What is the country code for Ecuador?+

The country code for Ecuador is +593. Quito uses the area code 2.

Do I need to install an app to call Ecuador?+

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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