Belize's Calling Code Unveiled

To call Belize from outside the country, you need to dial the country's telephone code, which is 501. This is followed by the area code and the local number. For example, to call a landline in Belize City, you would dial +501 2 24940. To call a mobile number, you would dial 011 501, followed by the 7-digit mobile number.

How to call Belize from the US

To call Belize from the US, you need to follow a few simple steps. Firstly, you must dial the US exit code, which is 011. This is also known as the international prefix and is the code used when calling abroad from the US or Canada.

Next, you need to dial the country code for Belize, which is 501. This is the code that will direct your call to the correct country.

After that, you dial the area code for the specific location in Belize you are trying to reach, followed by the local number. The area code will depend on the city or region you are calling. For example, the area code for Belize City is 948.

So, a call from the US to a landline in Belize City would look like this: 011 + 501 + 948 + XXX + XXXX.

If you are calling a mobile phone in Belize, you may not need to include the area code. The dialing format for calls and text messages to a mobile phone is simply: 011 + 501 + XXX + XXXX.

Additionally, when calling a mobile phone, the 011 country exit code and the +501 country code often work interchangeably, so you could also dial: +501 + XXX + XXXX.

Belize country code

To call Belize from outside the country, you will need to use the country's dialling code. The country code for Belize is 501. This is sometimes written with a + in front, as in +501, or with the exit code of the country you are calling from. For example, to call Belize from the US, you would dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 501.

Belize's country code should be followed by the recipient's phone number. Some sources state that you need to include an area code before the phone number, while others state that you do not. For example, one source recommends the following format for calling a landline in Belize from outside the country: 011 - 501 - Area Code - Land Phone Number. However, another source states that when calling a mobile number in Belize, you do not need to include an area code.

Belize has six area codes. These include:

• Belize District (2)
• Cayo District (8)
• Orange Walk District (3)
• Corozal District (4)
• Stann Creek District (5)
• Toledo District (7)

Before 1996, Belize City did not have an area code. However, since then, all locations in the country have required an area code to be dialled.

Belize area code table

To call Belize from outside the country, you must first dial the country's calling code, +501, followed by an area code.

| Area | Code |

| --- | --- |

| Belize District | 2 |

| Cayo District (including Belmopan, San Ignacio and Benque Viejo) | 8 |

| Orange Walk District | 3 |

| Corozal District | 4 |

| Stann Creek District | 5 |

| Toledo District | 7 |

Some sources state that there are only six area codes in Belize, while others list seven.

Belize telephone numbering plan

Belize's telephone numbering plan is the system used for assigning telephone numbers in the country. The country calling code is +501, and the international call prefix is 00. All phone numbers in Belize are seven digits long, and there are no city or area codes when dialling from within the country.

The international dialling format is +501 ZNY XXXX, where ZNY is the destination code. The first digit of the destination code corresponds to a geographic or district code:

• 2 – Belize District
• 3 – Orange Walk District
• 4 – Corozal District
• 5 – Stann Creek District
• 6 – Countrywide Mobile Roaming by all mobile service providers
• 7 – Toledo District
• 8 – Cayo District (including Belmopan, San Ignacio and Benque Viejo)

The second digit of the destination code is the user group/platform code, which identifies the service provider. For example, 0 = PrePay (e.g. Prepaid/Pay phone for a specified service provider), 1 = Mobile, and 2 = PSTN (Public Switched Telecommunication Network).

The third digit of the destination code is the first digit of the subscriber number, which ranges from 0 to 9. The subscriber number is the final four digits of the phone number, ranging from 0000 to 9999.

To call Belize from another country, you must first dial the international access code (011 from the US; 00 from the UK, Ireland, or New Zealand; or 0011 from Australia). Then, you dial the country code (501) followed by the seven-digit phone number.

How to call a mobile number in Belize from the US

To call a mobile number in Belize from the US, you need to follow the international dialing format. First, dial 011, which is the exit code for the US, then 501, which is the country code for Belize, and finally, the 7-digit mobile number. The 011 prefix is used when calling abroad from the US or Canada. The country code will remain the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number in Belize.

For example, if you are calling a Belize City number, it would look like this: 011 + 501 + 948 + XXX + XXXX.

Please note that when calling international cell phones, you won't need an area code in every instance. You can leave it on or remove it depending on which country you are calling. Additionally, the 0 found at the start of some phone numbers in other countries is called a trunk code and is only used when calling from within those nations.

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