How to call the United States: country code +1
The country code for the United States is +1. From a mobile phone, press +, then 1 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
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Dial the United States from
Pick the country you are calling from.
Calling the United States from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. |
| From Canada | Dial 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. No international code is needed inside the North American numbering plan. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 1, then the number. |
Codes for the United States
| Country code | +1 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from the United States) | 011 |
| Trunk prefix | 1 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
Inside the North American numbering plan, long-distance calls start with 1.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside the United States | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | (201) 555-0123 | +1 201-555-0123 |
| Mobile | (201) 555-0123 | +1 201-555-0123 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for the United States?
The country code for the United States is +1.
How do I call the United States from abroad?
Dial your country's exit code (00 in most countries), then 1, then the 3-digit area code and 7-digit number. From a mobile, press + instead of the exit code.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from the United States?
To call another country from the United States, dial 011 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in the United States now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in the United States and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.