Calling Azerbaijan From The Usa: A Step-By-Step Guide

To call Azerbaijan from the USA, you need to follow the international dialing format: 011-994, then the phone number. The code is the same for calling both landlines and mobiles. Azerbaijan has multiple mobile carriers, including Azercell, Bakcell, and Nar Mobile. You can also use an app such as Yolla or mytello to make cheap or free calls to Azerbaijan.

Exit codes and country codes

To call Azerbaijan from the USA, you must first understand exit and country codes. These are essential when making international calls. An exit code, also known as an IDD (International Direct Dialing) or ISD (International Subscriber Dialing) code, is the code you need to dial out from a country. The exit code for the USA is 011. The country code, on the other hand, is the code you need to dial into a country. Each country has a unique country code, and for Azerbaijan, it is 994.

When making an international call, you will need to dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, followed by the country code of the country you are calling. So, to call Azerbaijan from the USA, you would dial 011 + 994. This is true whether you are calling an Azerbaijani landline or mobile number.

After dialling the exit and country codes, you need to dial the relevant area code and telephone number. Area codes are specific to different parts of a country and are usually assigned to general areas or cities. For example, the area code for Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is 12. So, if you are calling a landline number in Baku, you would dial 011 + 994 + 12 + the local number.

If you are calling an Azerbaijani mobile number from the USA, the dialing procedure is slightly different. Azerbaijan has multiple mobile carriers, each with its own mobile code. For example, the mobile code for Catel is 40, while the code for Azercell is 50 or 51. So, if you are calling a Catel mobile number in Baku, you would dial 011 + 994 + 40 + the mobile number.

Calling a mobile number

To call a mobile number in Azerbaijan from the USA, you need to dial:

• The exit code for the USA (also known as the IDD or International Direct Dialing code), which is 011.
• The country code for Azerbaijan, which is 994.
• The mobile carrier code. Azerbaijan has multiple mobile carriers: 40 (Catel), 50 (Azercell), 51 (Azercell), 55 (Bakcell), 70 (Nar Mobile), and 77 (Azerfon-Vodafone).
• The mobile number you wish to reach.

So, the full number you would dial looks like this: 011 + 994 + Mobile Carrier Code + Mobile Number.

For example, if you were calling a Bakcell number, 12345678, in Azerbaijan from the USA, you would dial 011 + 994 + 55 + 12345678.

Please note that some sources suggest that when dialling from a cell phone, you may be able to use + instead of 011 for the exit code. So, in the above example, you could also try dialling +994 + 55 + 12345678.

Calling a landline

To call a landline in Azerbaijan from the USA, you will need to dial:

• The exit code for the USA: 011 or 00
• The country code for Azerbaijan: 994
• The area code: for example, 118 is the area code for Jebrayil
• The landline number: a 6-digit number

The IDD, or International Direct Dialing code, is the code you need to dial out of a country. The country code is the code you need to dial into a country. Each country has a unique country code. The area code is for a specific part of the country, usually a city or a general area. Some smaller countries do not have their own code and will use the country code instead.

The dialing codes for the USA and Azerbaijan are interchangeable when calling a landline from a cell phone.

Calling Baku

To call Baku in Azerbaijan from the USA, you need to follow the correct international dialing format.

First, you need to dial the exit code when making an international call from the US. This is 011.

Next, you need to enter the country code for inbound calls to Azerbaijan. This is 994.

Then, you need to dial the area code for Baku, which is 12, followed by the local number you wish to call.

So, the full number you need to dial to reach a landline in Baku is: 011 + 994 + 12 + Local Number.

To call a mobile phone in Baku, the dialing code format is: 011 + 994 + Mobile Code + The Number. Azerbaijan has multiple mobile carriers, so you need to check which mobile code you need from the following: 40 (Catel), 50 (Azercell), 51 (Azercell), 55 (Bakcell), 70 (Nar Mobile), 77 (Azerfon-Vodafone).

For example, if you are calling a Baku landline number from the US, the number format is: 011 + 994 + 12 + TEL #, where 011 is the exit code for the US, 994 is the country code for Azerbaijan, 12 is the area code for Baku, and TEL # is the local number of the recipient.

If you are calling a mobile number in Baku, the number format is: 011 + 994 + Mobile Code + TEL #, where Mobile Code is the code for the specific mobile carrier.

Time differences

When planning to make an international call, it is important to consider the time difference between the two locations. Azerbaijan has one time zone, Azerbaijan Standard Time (AZT), which is four hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During Azerbaijan's summer, the country observes Azerbaijan Summer Time (AZST), which is five hours ahead of UTC.

The United States, on the other hand, has multiple time zones. For example, New York City (UTC-5) is eight hours behind Baku, Azerbaijan, and Sunnyvale, California (UTC-7) is eleven hours behind Baku.

To find a suitable time to call, it is recommended to consider the recipient's time and avoid calling too early in the morning or late at night. For example, if you are calling Baku from New York, a good time would be between 5 pm and 7 pm in Baku, which corresponds to 8 am and 10 am in New York.

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