To call Colombia from the US, dial +57 followed by the Colombian number without the national leading 0.
Example (Bogotá landline style): +57 601 123 4567
From a US landline that still needs an exit code: 011 57 601 123 4567.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Country code | +57 |
| US exit code | 011 (or just use +) |
| Leading zero | Drop the domestic 0 |
| Typical mobile | +57 3XX XXX XXXX (mobile numbers commonly start with 3) |
| Bogotá landline | Often +57 601 … after Colombia’s geographic reform |
| Toll-free | Colombian 01800 numbers usually fail from the US |
| Live rate | Check rates for Colombia |
Corridor landing: call Colombia.
Number formatting
Colombia uses a closed numbering plan. Domestically you may see a leading 0; internationally that 0 is removed after +57.
- ›Mobiles commonly look like +57 300 …, +57 310 …, +57 320 …
- ›Bogotá geographic numbers are widely written with the 601 area code
- ›Medellín commonly uses 604
Colombia does not typically bill the receiver for ordinary incoming international calls.
Calling methods compared
| Method | Good for | Downsides |
|---|---|---|
| US mobile plan | Plans that include Colombia / international buckets | Without a bucket, international rates vary a lot |
| Family or friends already on WhatsApp | Cannot dial bank IVRs or many landlines | |
| Calling card | Some advertised low rates | Connection fees; quality varies |
| Browser-to-phone (WorldDial) | Occasional calls to real Colombian numbers | Needs internet; check rates |
| Local Colombian SIM | When you are in Colombia | Not useful from the US unless that SIM is roaming |
Colombia-specific details
10-digit national dialing. Treat Colombian numbers as a fixed national length once the leading 0 is removed. Do not invent extra trunk digits.
Bogotá 601 formatting. Older bookmarks that still show shorter Bogotá patterns may be stale. Prefer the number published on the institution’s current site.
01800 limitations. Colombian freephone ranges are domestic. Banks and government offices that publish 01800 usually also publish a paid geographic or mobile contact for callers outside Colombia.
Time zones
Colombia (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali) uses UTC-5 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
- ›09:00 in Bogotá is 09:00 Eastern during US standard time
- ›09:00 in Bogotá is 10:00 Eastern during US daylight saving time
If you need a live agent, call during the institution’s Colombian business hours and convert with the current US offset.
Cost
- ›WorldDial: check Colombia on rates
- ›US mobile: varies significantly by plan
- ›Calling cards: may include connection fees
- ›WhatsApp: free over data for app-to-app only
Common mistakes
- ›Keeping the domestic leading 0 after +57
- ›Dialing a Colombian 01800 number from the US
- ›Using 011 and + together
- ›Calling a bank via WhatsApp when only a phone menu works
- ›Mixing US Eastern daylight saving assumptions without converting
Checklist
- ›Dial +57 + national number with leading 0 removed
- ›Confirm Bogotá / city formats on the official site
- ›Replace 01800 with a paid international contact
- ›Call during Colombian business hours
- ›Check the live rate if using WorldDial
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FAQs
What is the international dialing code for Colombia?
+57. From the US, dial +57 or 011 57, then the Colombian number without the leading 0.
Do I remove a leading zero?
Yes. Drop the domestic leading 0 when dialing internationally.
Can I dial Colombian 01800 numbers from the US?
Usually no. Use the paid +57 contact published for international callers.
What's the cheapest way to call Colombia from the US?
If your US plan includes Colombia, use it. If both people use WhatsApp, use WhatsApp. Otherwise compare your carrier rate with the live WorldDial Colombia rate.