Guatemala Calling Code
is +502
Reaching family or business in Guatemala should not cost a fortune. The dialing code is +502, numbers run to a simple 8 digits with no area codes, and you pay a low per minute rate straight from your browser with no contract.
Dial Guatemala in Three Easy Steps
Few countries are easier to call than Guatemala. Forget area codes, it is just 8 digits every time.
Exit Code
Dial 011 from the US or Canada, or 00 from Europe.
(On a mobile, press and hold '0' for the '+')
Country Code (+502)
Dial +502.
That code routes your call onto Guatemala's network.
8-Digit Number
Key in the 8-digit subscriber number on its own.
Example: 2421-XXXX
Really No Area Codes?
Correct. The country runs a closed numbering plan, so it makes no difference whether the line sits in Guatemala City or Quetzaltenango. The same 8 digits get you through.
Reading a Guatemalan Number
The opening digit tells you what kind of line you are calling.
| Type | Prefix Format | Region / Network |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 2xxx xxxx | Guatemala City / Metro |
| Landline | 6xxx xxxx | Departments (Interior) |
| Landline | 7xxx xxxx | Departments (Interior) |
| Mobile | 3xxx xxxx | Claro / Tigo |
| Mobile | 4xxx xxxx | Claro / Tigo |
| Mobile | 5xxx xxxx | Claro / Tigo |
Low Rates to
Guatemala
Traditional carriers tend to overcharge for calls from the US or Europe to Guatemala. Intercalling keeps the price low with clear per minute rates over high quality VoIP routes to Tigo, Claro, and landlines nationwide.
- Reach any Guatemalan number, landline or mobile
- Transparent per minute pricing with no hidden charges
- Crisp HD Voice on every call
- Pay as you go with no monthly contract
Cheap Minutes
Pay far less per minute than you would on a typical international calling plan.
Call Mobiles
Connect to friends on Tigo or Claro phones right away.
Secure
Every call is protected with bank grade encryption.
Instant
Nothing to install. Type the 8-digit number and start talking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Guatemala?
It is +502, and it goes in front of the 8-digit phone number on every call.
Are there area codes in Guatemala?
No. The country runs a closed numbering plan where every number is 8 digits, with no separate city codes to remember.
How do I distinguish between landlines and mobiles?
Look at the first digit. Landlines generally open with 2, 6, or 7, while mobiles generally open with 3, 4, or 5.
Can I call Tigo and Claro numbers?
Absolutely. Intercalling reaches every major Guatemalan network, Tigo, Claro, and Movistar (now folded into Tigo and Claro) included.
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