🇹🇠How to Call Thailand from US
Complete guide to calling Thailand 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 Thailand
011 + 66 + number
011 is the US exit code
+66 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call Thailand
Follow these steps to dial Thailand 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 Thailand's Country Code: 66
This routes your call to Thailand. Every country has a unique code - Thailand's is +66.
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 Thailand
Let's call a Thailand number: 12345678
011-66-12345678
+6612345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 66 (Thailand code) + 12345678 (local number)
Thailand Phone Number Format
Understanding Thailand phone numbers
+66 XX XXXX XXXX
011-66-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Note: Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Thai mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 06, 08, or 09. Internationally, dial +66 followed by 9 digits. For example, 081-234-5678 becomes +66-81-234-5678. Bangkok landlines: +66-2-XXX-XXXX.
Thailand Quick Facts
Capital
Bangkok
Language
Thai
Currency
THB
Timezone
UTC+7
Tips for Calling Thailand
Thailand is 12 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. The best time to call from the US East Coast is evening (7-9 PM ET = 7-9 AM ICT next day). Thai culture values politeness (kreng jai), so be considerate about calling times. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Thailand does not observe daylight saving time.
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Calling Thailand FAQ
How do I call Thailand from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 66 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +66 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for Thailand?
The country code for Thailand is +66. 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 Thailand?
With InternationalCall, calls to Thailand cost $0.15/min for mobile and $0.15/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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