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How to Call Belize
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Belize from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Belize with confidence.
The Belize country code is +501. Use +501 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Belize from any country, then dial the 7 digits after +501. The ISO codes are BZ and BLZ.
BELIZE COUNTRY CODE
+501
Dial before any belizean number from outside Belize
What is the country code for Belize?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +501 | Dial before a belizean number |
| ISO Code | BZ / BLZ | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +501 | Use for calls into Belize |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 7 digits after +501 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Belize uses 7-digit national numbers with no area codes. Mobile numbers start with 6.
For belizean numbers, there is no trunk prefix or area code. Dial the national number directly within Belize. From another country, place +501 before the number.
How to call Belize
Use this universal format: exit code, then +501, then the 7 digits after +501.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 501 for Belize.
- Dial the 7 digits after +501.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +501
→
3. Local number
→
4. Dial
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Belizean numbers have no trunk prefix or area codes. Dial the national number directly.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +501 223 4567 for a Belmopan landline and +501 623 4567 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 501 7 digits after +501 | 011 501 2234567 |
| UK | 00 501 7 digits after +501 | 00 501 2234567 |
| Australia | 0011 501 7 digits after +501 | 0011 501 2234567 |
| Mobile, any country | +501 7 digits after +501 | +501 2234567 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Belize number looks like
A belizean phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +501 and the national number.
Landline
+501 | 22 | 34567
Mobile
+501 | 62 | 34567
Number format and length
After +501, belizean numbers contain 7 digits after +501. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Belmopan landline | +501 XX XXX XXXX | +501 223 4567 |
| Belizean mobile | +501 XX XXX XXXX | +501 623 4567 |
Format a Belize number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the belizean number in international format with +501 and no trunk 0. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a belizean number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Belizean numbers have no trunk prefix to drop.
Belize number formats and emergency numbers
Belizean numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +501 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Belmopan | (none) | +501 |
| Belize City | (none) | +501 |
| San Ignacio | (none) | +501 |
| Orange Walk | (none) | +501 |
| Dangriga | (none) | +501 |
| Corozal | (none) | +501 |
| Number type | Dialed in Belize | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from belizean lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 911 works inside Belize only. If you are outside Belize, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Belize.
Cost and best time to call Belize
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Belize
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to belizean landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether belizean mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Belize follows Central Standard Time, UTC-6, year-round with no daylight saving.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BZ offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | BZ offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | BZ offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Belize free
Calling Belize is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Belize calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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