Guatemala has one of the largest diaspora communities in the United States, concentrated in Los Angeles and along the East Coast. Here is the exact way to call a Guatemalan landline or mobile from the US.
How to dial Guatemala from Unite States of America (USA)
- 1Dial the exit code 011
From Unite States of America (USA), every international call starts with the exit code 011. On a mobile you can type + instead — it stands in for the exit code automatically.
- 2Add Guatemala's country code +502
Next comes +502, the country code that routes your call to Guatemala.
- 3Add the area or city code
Then the destination's area or city code — see the common Guatemala codes below.
- 4Dial the local number
Finish with the subscriber number. The full format for Guatemala is +502 XXXX XXXX.
A Guatemala number dialed from Unite States of America (USA) looks like this:
Guatemala is 2h behind Unite States of America (USA).
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in Guatemala, it's 11 AM–11 PM where you are.
Guatemala area codes
Guatemala uses 8-digit numbers after +502 — the first digit identifies the line type and region.
- ·+502 2 for Guatemala City landlines
- ·+502 3 for Mobile numbers (Tigo / Movistar / Claro)
- ·+502 4 for Mobile numbers (alternate range)
- ·+502 5 for Mobile numbers (alternate range)
- ·+502 6 for Quetzaltenango / western highlands landlines
- ·+502 7 for Petén / northern landlines
Mobile numbers start with 3, 4, or 5. There is no trunk prefix — dial +502 followed by the 8 digits.
Calling Guatemala from Unite States of America (USA)
Guatemala has one of the largest Central American diaspora communities in the United States, with over 1.5 million Guatemalans living abroad who send billions in remittances and call home regularly to maintain family connections. The country's growing textile and agricultural export industries also create steady demand for international business communications.
Frequently asked questions
How do I dial Guatemala from Unite States of America (USA)?
From Unite States of America (USA), dial the exit code 011, then Guatemala's country code +502, then the area code and the local number. On a mobile you can press + in place of 011.
How much does it cost to call Guatemala from Unite States of America (USA)?
With Hyallo you pay $0.30/min to call Guatemala — a fraction of typical carrier and roaming rates — and your first call is free.
Can I call a Guatemala landline or mobile from my browser?
Yes. Hyallo connects your browser straight to the phone network, so you can reach any Guatemala landline or mobile from Unite States of America (USA) with nothing to install.