Making Calls: Belize To The Us

Calling the US from Belize can be expensive, but there are a few ways to do it. First, you need to dial the exit code for Belize, which is 00 or 011, then the US country code, which is 001 or 1, then the area code and local number. So, the full number would look like this: 00/011 + 1 + ??? ??? ???? or 00 + 1 + area code + local number. You can also use calling cards, which you can buy in Belize, or use an international calling plan on your phone.

Exit codes: 00 from Belize, 011 from the US

When calling from one country to another, you need to use the correct exit code, country code, and area code. To call the US from Belize, the exit code is 00, and the country code for the US is 1. So, to make a direct call to the US from Belize, you need to dial 00 1, followed by the US area code and landline number, or 00 1 and the 10-digit mobile number.

Exit codes are always required when making international calls. The country code is the ISD (International Subscriber Dialling) Code or Country Calling Code. This is followed by the area code, which differs depending on the location you are calling.

The exit code for the US is 011. So, to call Belize from the US, you dial 011, then the country code for Belize, which is 501. Next, you dial the area code, plus the local number.

To dial a US mobile number from Belize, you would dial 00 + 1 + ??? ??? ???? (where the ?s represent the mobile number).

Country codes: 1 for the US, 501 for Belize

To call the US from Belize, you need to follow the international dialing format. The country calling code for the US is 1, and for Belize, it is 501.

To make an international call from Belize to a landline number in the US, dial 00 (Belize exit code), then 1 (US country code), followed by the area code and landline number. For example, if the US number you are calling is 555 555-5555, and the area code is 480, you would dial 00-1-480-555-5555.

To call a mobile number in the US from Belize, the dialing procedure is the same. Dial 00 (Belize exit code), then 1 (US country code), followed by the 10-digit mobile number. For example, if the US mobile number you are calling is 555 555 5555, you would dial 00-1-555-555-5555.

If you are calling Belize from the US, first dial 011 (the US exit code), then 501 (Belize country code), followed by the local number. For example, if the number you are calling in Belize is 222 2222, you would dial 011-501-222-2222.

Calling a mobile number in the US from Belize

To call a mobile number in the US from Belize, you will need to follow the international dialing format. The dialing format is the same for calling a landline or mobile number in the US from Belize.

To call a US mobile number from Belize, dial:

• 00 (the exit code for Belize)
• 1 (the country code for the US)
• The 10-digit mobile number

For example, if you are calling a number in Arizona, dial: 00 + 1 + 480 + TEL #. Ignore the number in brackets, as this is only needed when calling from within the US.

If you are calling from a mobile phone, 011501 and +501 often work interchangeably.

Calling a landline number in the US from Belize

To call a US landline from Belize, you need to follow the international dialing format. The dialing format is the same for calling US mobile or landline from Belize.

To call a US landline from Belize, dial:

00 - 1 - Area Code - Land Phone Number

Here's a step-by-step guide:

• Dial 00, the exit code for Belize, which is needed for making any international call from Belize.
• Next, dial 1, the country code for the United States, also known as the ISD code.
• After that, dial the area code for the US location you are calling. There are 291 area codes in the United States. If there is no area code, dial the recipient's telephone number after the ISD code.
• Finally, enter the landline number you wish to reach.

Please note that the dialing format may vary depending on your service provider and phone settings. It is always a good idea to check your phone's settings and international calling rates before placing the call.

Time differences between the US and Belize

When calling between the US and Belize, it's important to be aware of the time difference to avoid untimely calls. Belize is in the Central Standard Time Zone (CST), which is UTC/GMT -6 hours. Belize does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

On August 4, 2024, the time in Belize City, Belize, was 10:17 AM, while the time in the US varied across time zones. For example, in Wichita, the time was an hour ahead at 11:17 AM.

To provide a more specific example, let's refer to the time difference between Belize and the US on July 16, 2024. At 10:13 AM in Belize, it was only 5:13 AM in the US (assuming the location was in the Central Time Zone). This highlights a significant time difference of five hours, which is crucial to consider when planning calls between the two countries.

When scheduling calls between the US and Belize, it's essential to take into account the time zone difference to ensure calls are made at convenient times for both parties.

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