How to call Social Security (SSA) from abroad
Social Security (SSA)'s number +1 855-522-6936 is a US toll-free number, so it usually can't be dialed from a foreign phone. With Hyallo you call it from your browser for $0.02 a minute.
Social Security (SSA) phone numbers
Office of International Operations
US toll-freeFor callers outside the US+18555226936Hours: 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern
From Hyallo: $0.02/min
Source: Social Security (SSA)'s websiteNational number
US toll-free+18007721213Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7 p.m. local time
From Hyallo: $0.02/min
Source: Social Security (SSA)'s website
Calling Social Security (SSA) from outside the US
People who receive or are applying for US Social Security benefits while living abroad are served by the Office of International Operations, on 1-855-522-6936. The SSA itself says that although the number is meant to be free worldwide, your local carrier may charge when you call from outside the United States. Calling it from Hyallo costs the flat toll-free rate shown here, not your carrier’s international tariff.
How to call Social Security (SSA) with Hyallo
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Open Hyallo in your browser and sign in with your email.
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Dial 8555226936 with the United States selected, or press the call button on this page to fill it in.
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Follow Social Security (SSA)'s phone menu with the keypad. You pay $0.02 per minute of connected time.
Questions about calling Social Security (SSA)
Can I call Social Security (SSA)'s toll-free number from outside the US?
Usually not from a foreign phone line: US toll-free numbers are set up for callers inside the US, and many carriers abroad can't connect to them or bill them as international calls. Hyallo places the call through a US carrier, so it reaches +1 855-522-6936 the way a call from inside the US would.
How much does it cost to call Social Security (SSA) with Hyallo?
$0.02 per minute to +1 855-522-6936, billed per started minute of connected time, hold included. Unanswered calls are free. Your first 1-minute call is free.
When can I call Social Security (SSA)?
Social Security (SSA)'s website lists these hours for +1 855-522-6936: 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern.
Is Hyallo part of Social Security (SSA)?
No. Hyallo is an independent calling service and is not affiliated with Social Security (SSA). We show the number exactly as Social Security (SSA) publishes it on its own website.