What is United States's country code?
The country code for United States is +1.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Single-digit codes like +1 are assigned to large countries or regions.
How do I dial United States?
- International format (recommended)
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+1 [local number]Example:
+1 201-555-0123 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+1followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
1, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
When calling internationally, you typically drop the national prefix (1) from local numbers.
What time zone is United States?
United States spans 29 time zones:
- America/New_York
- America/Detroit
- America/Kentucky/Louisville
- America/Kentucky/Monticello
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- America/Indiana/Vincennes
- America/Indiana/Winamac
- America/Indiana/Marengo
- America/Indiana/Petersburg
- America/Indiana/Vevay
- America/Chicago
- America/Indiana/Tell_City
- America/Indiana/Knox
- America/Menominee
- America/North_Dakota/Center
- America/North_Dakota/New_Salem
- America/North_Dakota/Beulah
- America/Denver
- America/Boise
- America/Phoenix
- America/Los_Angeles
- America/Anchorage
- America/Juneau
- America/Sitka
- America/Metlakatla
- America/Yakutat
- America/Nome
- America/Adak
- Pacific/Honolulu
Fair time to call
08:08 AM local time · Early morning
OK for personal calls. Not ideal for business.
DialHard users made 470 calls to United States last month.
Current rates to United States
$0.04–$0.14/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
Is +1 a mobile or landline code?
+1 is the country code for all of United States—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to United States connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +1 (not 001 or 1)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a United States number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +1 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.