Call Peru from United States
Affordable calls from United States to Peru. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.03
per minute
Landline
$1.41
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 Peru 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 Peru.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 011 + 51 + local number from your United States phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Peru
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 +51, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Lima
+51-1
Arequipa
+51-54
Cusco
+51-84
Trujillo
+51-44
Common Issues When Calling Peru
Dialing CodePeruvian mobile numbers are 9 digits starting with 9
Peruvian mobile numbers are 9 digits starting with 9
Peruvian mobile numbers start with 9 and are 9 digits total. Dial +51 9XX-XXX-XXX. There is no leading 0 to drop. Lima landlines use area code 1: +51 1-XXX-XXXX.
FormattingLima vs provincial number formats differ
Lima vs provincial number formats differ
Lima landlines are 7 digits after area code 1, while provincial landlines are 6 digits after 2-digit area codes. All mobile numbers nationwide are 9 digits starting with 9.
Calling Peru from United States
Time difference
Peru is the same as US Eastern Time (no daylight saving)
Best time to call
Evening US (7-9 PM ET) = evening Peru (7-9 PM PET)
Popular cities called
Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Cusco
Peak calling seasons
Christmas, Fiestas Patrias, Inti Raymi, Semana Santa
Calling tips
Peruvian families celebrate Fiestas Patrias (July 28-29) with great pride. Sunday family calls are common.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Peru from United States?
With Callana, calls from United States to Peru cost $0.03/min to mobile phones and $1.41/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Peru from United States?
Evening US (7-9 PM ET) = evening Peru (7-9 PM PET). Peru is the same as US Eastern Time (no daylight saving). Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Peru from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Peru number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in United States, dial 011 + 51 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Peru?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Peru from United States immediately.
What is the best way to call Peru 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 +51 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Peru not connecting?
Common issues when calling Peru 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.