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Ecuador Calling Code
is +593

Calling Quito, Guayaquil, or Cuenca? Ecuador's country code is +593, and Intercalling links you to any local mobile or landline straight from your browser. Pay only for the minutes you talk, with no apps and no roaming charges.

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Dialing Ecuador, Step by Step

Reaching Ecuador is simple. Landlines carry a single digit area code, and mobiles use their own dedicated prefix.

1

Exit Code

Begin with your local exit code.
011 from the USA and Canada.
00 across the UK and Europe.

2

Ecuador Code (+593)

Enter +593. That routes your call onto Ecuador's telephone network.

3

Area Code & Number

Add the single digit city code (for example 2 for Quito) plus the 7 digit number.
Calling a mobile? Dial 9 and then 8 digits.

Ecuador Number Examples

Landlines in Ecuador run 7 digits behind a single digit area code. Mobile numbers are 9 digits and always begin with 9.

Landline (Quito)
+593 2 123 4567
Mobile
+593 99 123 4567

Ecuador Area Codes by City

Look up the area codes used across Ecuador's main provinces and cities.

City/ProvinceRegionArea Code
Quito (Pichincha)Sierra2
Guayaquil (Guayas)Costa4
Cuenca (Azuay)Sierra7
Manabí (Portoviejo)Costa5
Ambato (Tungurahua)Sierra3
City/ProvinceRegionArea Code
Ibarra (Imbabura)Sierra6
LojaSierra7
Machala (El Oro)Costa7
EsmeraldasCosta6
GalápagosInsular5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country code do I dial for Ecuador?

Ecuador's country calling code is +593. Enter it right after your exit code (011 from the US, 00 from Europe) and just before the area code.

How do I reach an Ecuadorian mobile number?

Mobile lines in Ecuador run 9 digits and always open with '9'. Dialing from abroad, key in +593 and then the full 9 digit number, for example +593 99 123 4567.

Which area codes belong to Quito and Guayaquil?

Quito (Pichincha) uses area code 2, while Guayaquil (Guayas) uses 4. For a landline from overseas, combine +593 with the area code and the 7 digit number.

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Calling Ecuador: what to know

Ecuador answers on the country code +593, with the capital in Quito and most business concentrated around Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. The working language for business is Spanish, Quechua, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:30 to 17:30. Coastal Guayaquil offices often start at 8:00; Andean Quito 9:00.

Outbound calls on Intercalling need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Ecuador sit on operators such as Claro Ecuador, Movistar Ecuador, CNT Móvil. Ecuador uses the US dollar as its official currency since 2000, billing and rate references usually appear in USD.

Ecuador runs on UTC minus 5, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Ecuador

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +593

    +593 routes the call to Ecuador.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Quito that means including the area code 2.

Rates to Ecuador (+593)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$1.4821$14.82
Landline$0.8862$8.86

Rates as of 2026-07-05, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Ecuador?+

The country code for Ecuador is +593. Quito uses the area code 2.

Do I need to install an app to call Ecuador?+

No. Intercalling runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the Intercalling calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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