How To Call Belize From US: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Belize from the United States (Belize is part of the North American Numbering Plan - NANP):
- Landline or Mobile:
1 + 501 + Belizean Number (7 digits)
Examples:
- For a Belize City landline (starts with 2):
1 + 501 + 2XX XXXX - For a Belizean mobile phone (starts with 6):
1 + 501 + 6XX XXXX
Belize is on Central Standard Time (CST), UTC-6, year-round (no DST). This is 1-2 hours behind US Eastern Time (ET).
How to Dial Belize from the US
Belize is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). This means calling Belize from the US is like making a long-distance call within the US or to Canada, not like typical international dialing.
How to Call a Landline in Belize
To call a Belizean landline from the United States:
- Step 1 – Dial
1: This is the US long-distance code (also used for NANP calls). - Step 2 – Dial Belize's Country/Area Code: Next, key in
501. - Step 3 – Dial the 7-digit Belizean landline number: Belizean landline numbers are 7 digits long. The first digit indicates the district (e.g.,
2for Belize District,8for Cayo District).
For example, to call a Belize City landline number 223 4567, you would dial: 1 501 223 4567
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Belize
Calling a Belizean mobile phone from the US also follows the NANP format:
- Step 1 – Dial
1: This is the US long-distance code. - Step 2 – Dial Belize's Country/Area Code: Next, key in
501. - Step 3 – Dial the 7-digit Belizean mobile number: Belizean mobile numbers are 7 digits long and typically begin with the digit
6.
For example, if the Belizean mobile number is 610 9876, you would dial: 1 501 610 9876 from the US.
Understanding Belizean Phone Numbers
Belize uses the country code 501, which functions like an area code within the North American Numbering Plan. All phone numbers in Belize are 7 digits long after the 501 code.
Landline & Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
1 + 501 + XXX XXXX(7-digit number) - The first digit of the 7-digit number indicates the district for landlines or signifies a mobile number.
Belizean Numbering Plan - District & Mobile Indicators
When calling Belize from the USA, you dial 1 + 501 followed by the 7-digit local number. The first digit of this 7-digit number indicates the type of service or geographical district:
| Starting Digit of 7-digit Number | Indicates | Example (after 1 501) |
|---|---|---|
2 | Belize District (incl. Belize City, Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker) | 2XX-XXXX |
3 | Orange Walk District | 3XX-XXXX |
4 | Corozal District | 4XX-XXXX |
5 | Stann Creek District (incl. Dangriga, Placencia) | 5XX-XXXX |
6 | Mobile Phones (countrywide) | 6XX-XXXX |
7 | Toledo District (incl. Punta Gorda) | 7XX-XXXX |
8 | Cayo District (incl. Belmopan, San Ignacio) | 8XX-XXXX |
Belizean Mobile Phone Indicators
As noted above, mobile phone numbers in Belize are 7 digits long and are identifiable by their starting digit within the +501 country code block.
| Service Type | Starting Digit of 7-digit Number |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phones | 6 |
Time Difference
Belize operates on Central Standard Time (CST) all year round, which is UTC-6. Belize does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, typically March to November): Belize is 2 hours behind ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 10 AM in Belize).
- When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5, typically November to March): Belize is 1 hour behind ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 11 AM in Belize).
Belize's Phone System
Belize's telecommunications sector is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The primary service provider has historically been Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL), offering landline, mobile (as Digi), and internet services. Smart (SpeedNet Communications) is another significant mobile operator. The country uses a 7-digit numbering plan within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) country code 501. Infrastructure development continues, with efforts to expand broadband access and improve mobile coverage throughout the country.
Best Times to Call
Considering Belize is 1-2 hours behind US Eastern Time (ET):
- Business calls from the US ET zone can generally be made throughout the US business day. For example, 9 AM - 5 PM ET would correspond to 7 AM/8 AM - 3 PM/4 PM in Belize.
- Belizean business hours are typically Monday to Friday, from around 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
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Simple Steps to Call (using a Phone Card):
- Dial the local access number provided with your card.
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- Dial the full international number for Belize (even for NANP countries, phone cards often require the
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