How to Call Guatemala from the USA? Format, Cost & Tips

Consider the specific phone prefixes, such as the US exit code, the Guatemala country code, the area code, and the mobile prefix, to ensure accurate connection when dialing Guatemala from the US.

• Exit Code of the US: The US exit code is 011. This code indicates to your network that you’re making an international call.
• Country Code of Guatemala: Guatemala's country code is ‘502’. This code routes your international calls to Guatemala.

• Area/City Code: The area code routes the call to the specific region within the country. The Guatemala area codes are also known as city codes and are a key part of the Guatemala landline number.

  Major Cities	Area Code
  Guatemala City	2
  Antigua Guatemala, Escuintla, Chimaltenango	3
  Quetzaltenango, Santa Rosa, San Marcos, Jutiapa, Baja Verapaz, Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Izabal.	7

• Mobile Prefix: A mobile prefix replaces the area code in the Guatemala phone number. It typically starts with ‘3’ or ‘5’ and represents the telephone carrier within the country.

To dial Guatemala from the USA, enter the US exit code, the Guatemalan country code, followed by the area code and a subscriber number.

However, the process differs for dialing the mobile number.

To call a landline number in Guatemala from the US, dial the US exit code 011, followed by the Guatemala country code 502, city code, and the local landline number.

Step 1: Enter 011, the US exit code.
Step 2: Dial 502, the country code of Guatemala.
Step 3: Enter the city code of your target region.
Step 4: Dial the local landline number.

To call a Guatemalan mobile number from the US, dial the US international access code, Guatemala's country code, and the 8-digit mobile number.

Step 1: Dial the exit code of the US, 011.
Step 2: Enter the country code of Guatemala, 502.
Step 3: Enter the 8-digit mobile number.

The cost of calling Guatemala from the USA can range from $0.20 to $0.60, depending on your carrier. For instance, T-Mobile charges $0.30 while Verizon charges $0.20 per minute. At the same time, AT&T charges $0.63 per minute. However, be mindful that the charge from the same carrier may also differ depending on the available plans.

To reduce international calling costs, call using a VoIP phone system, social media platforms, or an international calling card as an alternative to traditional carriers.

A VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) service provider offers low-cost international calls compared to traditional phone lines. They offer a virtual phone number that allows you to make calls over the internet, bypassing the traditional carrier and its hefty charges.

Various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Viber, and Messenger, allow free calls over the internet. However, you and the person you’re placing the call to should be the registered users of the respective apps.

An international calling card is a prepaid card that allows you to make calls, often at a lower cost than traditional carriers. You can purchase them from Amazon or telephone carriers such as Reliance Global Call and AT&T.

Calling Guatemala from the U.S. is easy once you know the correct dialing format. However, when calling between the countries, it's also important to consider the calling cost alongside the format. This is because international calls are typically expensive, which can be concerning especially for the frequent callers.

To call Guatemala for free, use a VoIP service like WhatsApp or Viber. However, both parties (caller and receiver) must be using the same app for calls.

502 is the country code of Guatemala. You must dial this code following your country’s exit code when making an international call to Guatemala.