How much does it cost to call Cuba from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Cuba cost $1.25/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇨🇺 How to Call Cuba from US

Q: How do I call Cuba from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 53 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +53 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Cuba?

The country code for Cuba is +53. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Cuba from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Cuba

US From US Landline

011 + 53 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+53 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇨🇺 Cuba Country Code: +53

Step-by-Step: How to Call Cuba

Follow these steps to dial Cuba from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Cuba's Country Code: 53

This routes your call to Cuba. Every country has a unique code - Cuba's is +53.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Cuba

Let's call a Cuba number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-53-12345678

From US cell phone:

+5312345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 53 (Cuba code) + 12345678 (local number)

Cuba Phone Number Format

Understanding Cuba phone numbers

Country Code +53

ISO Code CU

Number Length 8 digits

Mobile Prefixes 5

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +53 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-53-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 106

Note: Cuba's international dialing has unique characteristics due to its telecom infrastructure. When calling a Cuban mobile from abroad, dial +53-5-XXX-XXXX (mobile numbers are 8 digits starting with 5). Landline numbers in Havana start with 7. Be aware that the recipient may incur charges for receiving international calls on their mobile.

Cuba Quick Facts

Capital

Havana

Language

Spanish

Currency

CUP

Timezone

UTC-5

Tips for Calling Cuba

Cuba is in the same timezone as US Eastern Time. International calls to Cuba can sometimes experience connection delays or lower call quality due to infrastructure limitations. Try calling during off-peak hours for better quality. Be aware that calling rates to Cuba tend to be higher than to other Caribbean destinations due to the limited telecom infrastructure.

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Calling Cuba FAQ

How do I call Cuba from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 53 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +53 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Cuba?

The country code for Cuba is +53. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Cuba?

With InternationalCall, calls to Cuba cost $1.25/min for mobile and $1.25/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.