How To Call Venezuela From US: Updated For 2025

Quick Answer

To call Venezuela from the United States:

• Landline: 011 + 58 + Area Code (3 digits) + Local Number (7 digits)
• Mobile: 011 + 58 + Mobile Prefix (3 digits) + Subscriber Number (7 digits)

Examples:

• For a Caracas landline (Area Code 212): 011 + 58 + 212 + XXX XXXX
• For a Maracaibo landline (Area Code 261): 011 + 58 + 261 + XXX XXXX
• For a Venezuelan mobile phone (e.g., Digitel 412): 011 + 58 + 412 + XXX XXXX

Venezuela (VET, UTC-4) does not observe Daylight Saving Time. When the US East Coast is on EDT (UTC-4), the time is the same. When the US East Coast is on EST (UTC-5), Venezuela is 1 hour ahead.

Understanding Venezuelan Phone Numbers

Venezuelan phone numbers are structured with the country code +58. When dialing from abroad, the national trunk prefix 0 used within Venezuela is dropped.

Landline Numbers

• Format from US: 011 + 58 + Area Code (3 digits) + Local Number (7 digits)
• The area code for Caracas (Distrito Capital) is 212.
• All fixed-line numbers have a 3-digit area code and a 7-digit local number.
• Total digits after +58: Always 10 (e.g., 212 XXX XXXX).

Mobile Numbers

• Format from US: 011 + 58 + Mobile Prefix (3 digits) + Subscriber Number (7 digits)
• Total digits after +58: Always 10 (e.g., 412 XXX XXXX).

Venezuelan Area Codes (Fixed Lines)

This is a list of National Significant Numbers (NSNs) or area codes for landlines in Venezuela. Remember to dial 011 + 58 before these codes, then the 7-digit local number. The leading 0 found in domestic dialing is dropped.

Venezuelan Mobile Phone Prefixes

Venezuelan mobile numbers are 10 digits long after the +58 country code. They consist of a 3-digit prefix followed by a 7-digit subscriber number.

*Number portability is active in Venezuela, so a prefix does not definitively indicate the current operator for a specific number.

Time Difference

Venezuela operates on Venezuelan Standard Time (VET), which is UTC-4. Venezuela does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):

• When the US East Coast is on Daylight Saving Time (EDT, UTC-4): Venezuela is the same time as ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 12 PM VET in Venezuela). This is typically from early March to early November.
• When the US East Coast is on Standard Time (EST, UTC-5): Venezuela is 1 hour ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 1 PM VET in Venezuela). This is typically from early November to early March.

Always verify the current time difference, especially during the DST transition periods in the US.

Venezuela's Phone System

Venezuela has a telecommunications sector that has seen periods of modernization and expansion. The primary state-owned operator is CANTV, which provides fixed-line and mobile services (through its subsidiary Movilnet). Other major mobile operators include Digitel and Movistar (Telefónica). The infrastructure relies on a mix of technologies, including fiber-optic networks, particularly in urban centers, and satellite connectivity for more remote areas. Mobile phone penetration is relatively high. International connectivity is facilitated by submarine cable systems and satellite earth stations. While the system has faced challenges, efforts continue to improve and expand services across the country.

Best Times to Call

Considering the time difference:

• When US East Coast is on EDT (same time as Venezuela): Standard business hours apply. A good window for business calls from the US is typically 9 AM - 5 PM ET, which corresponds to 9 AM - 5 PM VET in Venezuela.
• When US East Coast is on EST (Venezuela is 1 hour ahead):
  • To reach Venezuela during their morning (e.g., 9 AM - 12 PM VET), call from 8 AM - 11 AM EST.
  • To reach Venezuela during their afternoon (e.g., 1 PM - 5 PM VET), call from 12 PM - 4 PM EST.
• Venezuelan business hours are generally Monday to Friday, around 8:00/9:00 AM to 5:00/6:00 PM VET.