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How to Call Guatemala
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Guatamala from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Guatamala with confidence.
The Guatemala country code is +502. Use +502 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Guatemala from any country, then dial the 8 digits after +502. The ISO codes are GT and GTM.
GUATEMALA COUNTRY CODE
+502
Dial before any guatemalan number from outside Guatemala
What is the country code for Guatemala?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +502 | Dial before a guatemalan number |
| ISO Code | GT / GTM | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +502 | Use for calls into Guatemala |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8 digits after +502 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 110 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Guatemala uses 8-digit national numbers. Mobile numbers start with 3, 4, 5, or 6.
For guatemalan numbers, there is no trunk prefix or area code. Dial the national number directly within Guatemala. From another country, place +502 before the number.
How to call Guatemala
Use this universal format: exit code, then +502, then the 8 digits after +502.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 502 for Guatemala.
- Dial the 8 digits after +502.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +502
→
3. Local number
→
4. Dial
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Guatemalan numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +502 22 123 4567 for a Guatemala City landline and +502 30 123 4567 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 502 8 digits after +502 | 011 502 22 123 4567 |
| UK | 00 502 8 digits after +502 | 00 502 22 123 4567 |
| Australia | 0011 502 8 digits after +502 | 0011 502 22 123 4567 |
| Mobile, any country | +502 8 digits after +502 | +502 22 123 4567 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Guatemala number looks like
A guatemalan phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +502 and the national number.
Landline
+502 | 22 | 1234567
Mobile
+502 | 30 | 1234567
Number format and length
After +502, guatemalan numbers contain 8 digits after +502. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City landline | +502 XX XXX XXXX | +502 22 123 4567 |
| Guatemalan mobile | +502 XX XXX XXXX | +502 30 123 4567 |
Format a Guatemala number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the guatemalan number in international format with +502 and no trunk 0. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a guatemalan 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. Drop the leading 0 before you add +502.
Guatemala number formats and emergency numbers
Guatemalan numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +502 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | (none) | +502 |
| Mixco | (none) | +502 |
| Villa Nueva | (none) | +502 |
| Quetzaltenango | (none) | +502 |
| Escuintla | (none) | +502 |
| Puerto Barrios | (none) | +502 |
| Number type | Dialed in Guatemala | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 110 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from guatemalan 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: 110 works inside Guatemala only. If you are outside Guatemala, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Guatemala.
Cost and best time to call Guatemala
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 Guatemala
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to guatemalan 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 guatemalan mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Guatemala follows Central Standard Time, UTC-6, year-round with no daylight saving.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | GT offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | GT offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | GT 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 Guatemala free
Calling Guatemala is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Guatemala 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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