Belize's Phone Number Format: Understanding The Country's Unique System

Belize's country code is 501. To call a Belize phone number from the US or Canada, you must first dial 011, followed by 501, and then the local number. For example, a phone number in Belize would look like: 011-501-XXX-XXXX.

Calling from the US

To call Belize from the US, you'll need to follow a few simple steps. Firstly, you must dial the international access code or exit code, which is 011. This is a standard code used when making any international call from the US.

Next, you'll need to dial the country code for Belize, which is 501. This is the same whether you're calling a landline or a mobile number.

After that, you'll need to dial the area code, which varies depending on the region within Belize that you're calling. There are six area codes in total. If you're calling a landline, you'll then dial the local phone number, which will be seven digits long. If you're calling a mobile number, you can ignore the area code and simply dial the seven-digit mobile number.

So, a call to a landline in Belize from the US would look like this: 011-501-area code-XXXXXXX. And for a mobile number: 011-501-XXXXXXX.

It's worth noting that when calling internationally, you may be charged high fees, especially if you're calling directly from your cell phone or landline. There are alternative options, such as using a VoIP service or an international calling app, which can help reduce costs.

Calling from the UK

To call Belize from the UK, you will need to dial the following:

• The international call prefix: 00
• The Belize country code: 00501 or +501
• The local Belize number: a seven-digit number

So, a call from the UK to Belize would look like this: 00 501 XXX XXXX or 00 +501 XXX XXXX.

If you are calling a mobile phone in Belize from the UK, you would dial: 00 501 6 ??? ???? or 00 +501 6 ??? ????

If you are calling a landline in Belize from the UK, you would dial: 00 501 2 ??? ???? or 00 +501 2 ??? ????

Please note that the international call prefix (or exit code) is the number you need to dial from your country in order to make a call to another country. The country code is the numeric prefix before all phone numbers from a specific country, and this lets phone networks know where in the world to direct the call.

Belize's country code

If you are calling a mobile number in Belize from the US, you need to dial 011-501, followed by the seven-digit mobile number. The same applies if you are calling a Belize mobile number from the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.

If you are calling Belize from another country, you need to dial your country's exit code, followed by Belize's country code (501) and the local number. For example, if you are calling from Canada, you would dial 011-501, followed by the local number.

It is worth noting that there are no city or area codes in Belize, so you only need to dial the seven-digit local number after the country code.

International call prefix

To call a number in Belize from outside the country, you need to include the international call prefix, country code, and the local number.

The international call prefix is the exit code from the national numbering plan to the international one. In most countries, this prefix is 00, which is the recommended prefix by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). However, in the countries of the North American Numbering Plan, the international call prefix is 011.

When calling Belize from the US or Canada, the international call prefix is 011. The country code for Belize is 501. The local number in Belize has seven digits. Therefore, the full phone number format for calling Belize from the US or Canada is: 011 501 XXX XXXX.

For example, if the local Belizean number is 123-4567, you would dial 011 501 123 4567 from the US or Canada.

It's important to note that when calling a Belizean cell phone, you usually don't need to include an area code. However, when calling a landline, you may need to include an area code before the local number.

National significant numbers

Belize's telephone system uses National Significant Numbers (NSN) to assign telephone numbers. The NSN is a seven-digit number that serves as the customer's telephone number. The NSN is preceded by a country code and area code, which vary depending on the region and type of service.

The country calling code for Belize is +501 or 011 501 when calling from the US or Canada. When calling a landline in Belize, the area code is determined by the geographic location or district. For example, the area code for Belize District is 2, while the area code for Corozal District is 4.

The International dialing format for Belize is +501 ZNY XXXX, where Z is the geographic or district code, N is the user group/platform code, and Y is the first digit of the existing five-digit number. The subscriber number (SN) is represented by XXXX.

Belize has a standardized seven-digit phone numbering system for local calls. There are no city or area codes required when dialling a local number from within Belize.

When calling a mobile number in Belize from another country, the dialing format is 011 501 followed by the seven-digit mobile number.

Frequently asked questions