How to Call the US from Finland? Dialing Steps, Costs & Alternatives

When calling the US from Finland, you must consider the key components of the international phone number format for the US, which include the exit code, the US country code, and the area code and subscriber number.

The exit code, also known as the international call prefix, directs your call towards the international phone network. Finland's exit code is 00. You need to enter this code when calling an international number, including those in the USA. However, you can replace it with ‘+’ when calling from a cell phone.

The country code represents the target country for your call. The US country code is 1. Enter this code when you contact the USA from Finland to route your call to the USA. The prefix "1" also serves as a trunk code when making calls between different area codes in the USA, separating long-distance calls from local calls.

The United States has 335 area codes, each representing a specific region or city within the US. The US area codes are typically three digits long. Dialing this code routes your call to the appropriate region in the country.

Here is a list of some popular US area codes, along with their corresponding cities.

To call America from Finland, dial the Finland exit code ‘00’, or ‘+’ if calling with a cell phone, then the US country code ‘1’, followed by the area code and the subscriber number.

If you’re calling a toll-free number, replace the area code with the toll-free prefix before dialing the 7-digit subscriber number.

To call a US landline number from Finland, dial Finland’s international exit code (00), then the US country code (1), followed by the area code and the 7-digit local number.

1. Dial Finland’s exit code, i.e., 00 or +.
2. Dial the USA country code, i.e., 1.
3. Dial the area code of the region you’re trying to reach.
4. Dial the 7-digit local landline number.

Your final dialing sequence would be, 00 + 1 + Area code + Local Landline Number.

To reach a US mobile number from Finland, dial Finland's exit code (00), followed by the US country code (1), and then the 10-digit subscriber number. The first three digits of the US mobile number act as the area code, so you can dial the number directly after the country code.

1. Dial Finland’s exit code, i.e., 00 or +.
2. Dial the USA country code, i.e., 1.
3. Dial the area code of the region you’re trying to reach.
4. Dial the 7-digit mobile number.

Your final dialing sequence would be 00 + 1 + Area Code + US Mobile Number.

To call a US toll-free number from Finland, dial Finland's exit code “00”, the US country code ‘1’, the US toll-free prefix, and then the 7-digit local number.

1. Dial Finland exit code, i.e, 00 or +.
2. Dial the US country code ‘1’.
3. Dial the toll-free prefix (e.g., 800, 888).
4. Dial the seven-digit subscriber number.

Note: Toll-free numbers may still incur international charges when dialed from abroad.

The best time to contact the USA from Finland is between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. US local time. For personal or family calls, you can call between 6 P.M. and 9 P.M.

Finland is typically 7 to 10 hours ahead of the USA, depending on the various time zones in the United States. Consider these time differences to ensure your call reaches the right time for your receiver.

Here is a table highlighting the best time to call from Finland to the US in different time zones:

The cost of calling the United States from Finland varies depending on the service provider and the method you choose. Calling the US using a traditional carrier is usually costly. However, some providers offer discounted rates or packages for affordable international calls.

Here’s the cost of a call to the USA from Finland using Finnish service providers.

To lower the cost of calling the USA from Finland, consider using alternatives such as virtual numbers, online calling apps, and calling cards.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services like Calilio provide virtual phone numbers that allow you to make calls over the internet. These calls are often much cheaper, especially for international calls.

Calling apps like Viber, Messenger, and WhatsApp offer free calls to the USA from Finland between registered users. However, it charges when calling non-app users. For instance, Viber Out allows you to call for just $0.019 per minute.

Rechargeable calling cards, such as BOSS Revolution, Rebtel, and CallingCards, offer much lower costs to dial the USA from Finland. For instance, Rebtel offers cheap calls to the USA starting as low as $0.015 per call. If your balance runs out, you can also recharge without having to buy a new card.

Calling the USA from Finland is easy once you know the correct dialing code. However, it’s important to consider the time zone difference between the US and Finland to make your call at the right time.

While traditional calling works well, using a virtual number can save money and improve call reliability. Calilio offers an affordable virtual phone number with a cheap international call rate. Additionally, for each subscribed plan, we offer one free virtual phone number (US or Canada) along with advanced calling features.

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