How to Call to Poland from USA
How to Call a Landline in Poland
Calling a Poland landline from the United States (USA) follows this standard international format:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Poland's country code: 48
- Dial the Polish area code (2 digits): [Area Code] (e.g., 22 for Warsaw)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits): [Local Number]
For example, if you're calling a landline number in Warsaw (Area Code 22), with the local number 123 45 67, you would dial: 011 48 22 123 45 67.
Polish landline numbers consist of the country code (48), a 2-digit area code, and a 7-digit local number, totaling 9 digits after the country code.
Dialing a Poland landline:
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Poland
Calling a Polish mobile phone from the United States (USA) uses this simple pattern:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Poland's country code: 48
- Dial the full Polish mobile number (9 digits, typically starting with 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8): e.g., 5xx xxx xxx
For example, if the Polish mobile number is 501 234 567, you would dial: 011 48 501 234 567 from the USA.
Polish mobile numbers are 9 digits long following the country code and do not use area codes.
Dialing a Poland mobile:
Poland City Area Codes
Poland uses 2-digit area codes for its landline network. Below is a list of codes for major cities and regions. When calling a landline from the USA, dial: 011 + 48 + Area Code + 7-digit Local Number.
| City/Region (Voivodeship) | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Warsaw (Masovian) | 22 |
| Kraków (Lesser Poland) | 12 |
| Łódź (Łódź) | 42 |
| Wrocław (Lower Silesian) | 71 |
| Poznań (Greater Poland) | 61 |
| Gdańsk (Pomeranian) | 58 |
| Szczecin (West Pomeranian) | 91 |
| Bydgoszcz (Kuyavian-Pomeranian) | 52 |
| Lublin (Lublin) | 81 |
| Katowice (Silesian) | 32 |
| Białystok (Podlaskie) | 85 |
| Gdynia (Pomeranian) | 58 |
| Częstochowa (Silesian) | 34 |
| Radom (Masovian) | 48 |
| Toruń (Kuyavian-Pomeranian) | 56 |
| Sosnowiec (Silesian) | 32 |
| Kielce (Świętokrzyskie) | 41 |
| Rzeszów (Subcarpathian) | 17 |
| Gliwice (Silesian) | 32 |
| Olsztyn (Warmian-Masurian) | 89 |
| Bielsko-Biała (Silesian) | 33 |
| Opole (Opole) | 77 |
| Zielona Góra (Lubusz) | 68 |
| Gorzów Wielkopolski (Lubusz) | 95 |
Mobile Phone Networks in Poland
Polish mobile numbers are 9 digits long (following the country code 48) and typically start with 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8. These prefixes are no longer strictly tied to specific carriers due to number portability.
| Major Network Providers | Mobile Prefixes (Start of the 9-digit number) |
|---|---|
| Orange Polska | 4xx, 5xx, 6xx, 7xx, 8xx (where 'x' represents any digit) |
| Play (P4) | |
| Plus (Polkomtel) | |
| T-Mobile Polska |
Remember to dial 011 + 48 + Full 9-digit Mobile Number when calling from the USA.
Time Difference in Poland
Poland is in the Central European Time zone (CET), which is UTC+1 during standard time. Poland observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. DST in Poland typically runs from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
The time difference with the United States (USA) varies:
US Eastern Time (ET): Poland is 6 hours ahead of EST (US Standard Time) and 5 hours ahead of EDT (US DST).
(Example: 9 AM EST is 3 PM CET in Poland; 9 AM EDT is 2 PM CEST in Poland)
US Central Time (CT): Poland is 7 hours ahead of CST and 6 hours ahead of CDT.
US Mountain Time (MT): Poland is 8 hours ahead of MST and 7 hours ahead of MDT.
US Pacific Time (PT): Poland is 9 hours ahead of PST and 8 hours ahead of PDT.
(Example: 9 AM PST is 6 PM CET in Poland; 9 AM PDT is 5 PM CEST in Poland)
Always double-check the current time difference before placing your call, especially during the DST transition periods in March/April and October/November.
Poland's Phone System
Poland has a well-developed and modern telecommunications infrastructure. Mobile phones are widely used, with high penetration rates and extensive 4G/LTE coverage across the country provided by major operators like Orange, Play, Plus, and T-Mobile. 5G deployment is ongoing. Landline connections are still available and reliable, particularly for businesses and in some households, but mobile is dominant. Broadband internet access is widespread, making VoIP services and communication apps very common.
Best Times to Call Poland
Considering the time difference between the USA and Poland, finding the ideal call window is key.
Typical Polish business hours are Monday to Friday, generally from 8:00 AM / 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM / 5:00 PM CET/CEST.
The best time to call from the USA usually falls within the US morning hours. Aim for 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM US Eastern Time. This corresponds to approximately 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Poland (CEST/CET), catching people towards the end of their typical workday.
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