Call Colombia from United States
Affordable calls from United States to Colombia. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.03
per minute
Landline
$0.06
per minute
Same rate whether you call from United States or anywhere else
How major carriers compare
| Provider | Rate | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Callana | $0.03/min | Pay as you go |
| AT&T | $2.00/min | AT&T International Day Pass |
| Verizon | $1.79/min | Verizon International Plan |
| T-Mobile | $0.25/min | T-Mobile Stateside International |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Callana rates are the same regardless of where you call from.
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Best Way to Call Colombia from United States
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Colombia.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 011 + 57 + local number from your United States phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Colombia
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +57, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Bogota
+57-1
Medellin
+57-4
Cali
+57-2
Barranquilla
+57-5
Cartagena
+57-5
Common Issues When Calling Colombia
Dialing CodeColombian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 3
Colombian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 3
Colombian mobile numbers start with 3 and are 10 digits total. Dial +57 3XX-XXX-XXXX. No leading 0 to drop — the 3 is part of the number.
RoutingLandline numbers require the city code
Landline numbers require the city code
Colombian landlines need the 1-digit city code: Bogota (1), Medellin (4), Cali (2), Barranquilla (5). Dial +57 + city code + 7-digit number. Total is 8 digits after +57 for landlines.
FormattingNumber format changed in 2021
Number format changed in 2021
Colombia unified its numbering in 2021, adding a 60 prefix to landlines when dialed as 10-digit numbers. From abroad, you can still dial +57 + city code + number, but some sources show the new 60X format.
Calling Colombia from United States
Time difference
Colombia is the same time as US Eastern Time (no daylight saving)
Best time to call
Evening US (6-9 PM ET) = evening Colombia (6-9 PM COT)
Popular cities called
Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena
Peak calling seasons
Christmas, Carnival of Barranquilla, Independence Day (Jul 20)
Calling tips
Colombian families value regular check-in calls. Christmas season (Novenas from Dec 16) is a major calling period.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Colombia from United States?
With Callana, calls from United States to Colombia cost $0.03/min to mobile phones and $0.06/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Colombia from United States?
Evening US (6-9 PM ET) = evening Colombia (6-9 PM COT). Colombia is the same time as US Eastern Time (no daylight saving). Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Colombia from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Colombia number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in United States, dial 011 + 57 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Colombia?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Colombia from United States immediately.
What is the best way to call Colombia from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from United States, dial 011 then +57 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Colombia not connecting?
Common issues when calling Colombia include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.