How To Call French Guiana From US: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call French Guiana from the United States:
- Landline:
011 + 594 + 594 XX XX XX(The594after the country code is the start of the 9-digit local number for fixed lines) - Mobile:
011 + 594 + 694 XX XX XX(The694after the country code is the start of the 9-digit local number for mobiles)
Examples:
- For a French Guianan landline:
011 + 594 + 594 XX XX XX - For a French Guianan mobile phone:
011 + 594 + 694 XX XX XX
French Guiana is on French Guiana Time (GFT), UTC-3. It is 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 2 hours ahead of US Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
How to Dial French Guiana from the US
How to Call a Landline in French Guiana
To call a French Guianan landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial French Guiana's country code: Next, key in
594. - Step 3 – Dial the local phone number: French Guiana uses a 9-digit closed numbering plan. For landlines, these numbers start with
594followed by 6 more digits. Dial the full 9-digit local number (e.g.,594 XX XX XX). The initial domestic0is dropped.
For example, to call a French Guianan landline number that is domestically 0594 XX XX XX, you would dial: 011 594 594 XX XX XX
How to Call a Mobile Phone in French Guiana
Calling a French Guianan mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial French Guiana's country code: Next, key in
594. - Step 3 – Dial the local mobile number: Mobile numbers in French Guiana are 9 digits long and start with
694followed by 6 more digits. Dial the full 9-digit local mobile number (e.g.,694 XX XX XX). The initial domestic0is dropped.
For example, if the French Guianan mobile number is domestically 0694 XX XX XX, you would dial: 011 594 694 XX XX XX from the US.
Understanding French Guianan Phone Numbers
French Guiana uses the country code +594 and has a closed 9-digit numbering plan for all local numbers. This means that after dialing +594, you always dial a 9-digit number. The initial digit of this 9-digit number indicates the type of service (5 for fixed lines, 6 for mobiles).
Fixed Line Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 594 + 594 XX XX XX - The 9-digit local number for fixed lines starts with
594.
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 594 + 694 XX XX XX - The 9-digit local number for mobile phones starts with
694.
When dialing from within French Guiana or other French overseas departments in the region, a leading 0 is typically used before the 9-digit number (e.g., 0 594 XX XX XX). This 0 is dropped when calling internationally.
French Guianan "Area Codes" / Numbering Plan
French Guiana does not use traditional area codes that are dialed separately after the country code. Instead, it's part of the French numbering plan for overseas departments, which uses a closed 9-digit system after the country code +594. The first few digits of this 9-digit number define the service type:
| Number Starts With (after +594) | Service Type |
|---|---|
594 XX XX XX | Fixed Line (Geographic) |
694 XX XX XX | Mobile Phone |
Always obtain the full 9-digit local number to ensure your call connects correctly.
French Guianan Mobile Phone Prefixes
As part of the 9-digit numbering plan, mobile numbers in French Guiana begin with the prefix 694 after the country code +594.
| Mobile Prefix (after +594) | Operator (General) | Example Full Number (from US) |
|---|---|---|
694 | Mobile Services (e.g., Orange Caraïbe, Digicel) | e.g., 011 594 694 XX XX XX |
The subscriber number following the 694 prefix is 6 digits long, making the total local number 9 digits.
Time Difference
French Guiana operates on French Guiana Time (GFT), which is UTC-3.
French Guiana does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5): French Guiana is 2 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 2 PM in French Guiana).
- When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4): French Guiana is 1 hour ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 1 PM in French Guiana).
Always verify the current US time zone (EST or EDT) to accurately calculate the difference.
French Guiana's Phone System
As an overseas department and region of France, French Guiana's telecommunications are integrated with the French system and regulated by ARCEP (Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes). The infrastructure is generally modern, especially in coastal areas and major towns like Cayenne and Kourou. Orange Caraïbe (a subsidiary of Orange S.A.) and Digicel are major providers of fixed-line, mobile (GSM, 3G, 4G/LTE), and internet services. The Guiana Space Centre in Kourou also contributes to advanced telecommunications infrastructure in its vicinity. Coverage can be more limited in the sparsely populated interior rainforest regions.
Best Times to Call
Considering French Guiana is 1 or 2 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET):
- To reach someone during typical French Guianan business hours (e.g., 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM GFT, Monday to Friday):
- When US is on EDT (1 hour behind GFT): Call from the US ET zone between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM ET for their morning, or 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET for their afternoon.
- When US is on EST (2 hours behind GFT): Call from the US ET zone between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM ET for their morning, or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET for their afternoon.
Morning to early afternoon calls from the US are generally suitable. Be mindful of the typical two-hour lunch break.
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