Last updated on May 7th, 2024 at 11:58 am
Calling your loved ones in Colombia is a very simple process that you can do from your cell phone or landline from the U.S.
At Remitly, we know that staying connected with your family and friends in Colombia is important. In this guide, you will find the steps to call Colombia and a few free-of-charge alternatives.
How to call a landline in Colombia:
- Dial the international exit code: 001
- Dial Colombia country code: 57
- Add the number 60 and the city code. For example:
- Bogotá: 601
- Medellín: 604
- Barranquilla: 605
- Dial the phone number you are calling: 1234567
The number you dialed should look like this: 001 57 601 1234567
How to call a cell phone in Colombia:
- Dial the international exit code: 001
- Dial the code for Colombia: 57
- Dial the cell phone number you are calling: 3101234567
The number you dialed should look like this: 001 57 3101234567
Steps to Call Colombia:
1. Dial the outgoing code for international calls 001:
Before dialing the Colombian number, you need to dial the international exit code for your country. This code is unique for each nation and is used to indicate that you are making an international call. For example, if you are calling from the United States, the international code is 011.
2. Enter the country code of Colombia 57:
After the international exit code, you must dial the country code specific to Colombia. The country code for Colombia is +57. So far, your dialing will look like this: 011 (US exit code) + 57 (Colombia country code), 011 57.
3. Add the number 60 and the city code (if necessary):
If you are calling a specific city such as Bogota, Medellin, Barranquilla, Cali, Santa Marta, Armenia or any other, check the area code of the city and add it after the country code and 60. For example, the area code for Bogota is +1. Your dialed number will be 011 57 601
Read on to find the list of calling codes by city and department.
Keep in mind:
- If you are not sure of the city code, you can skip this step and proceed to the next one.
- If you are calling a cell phone, the city code is not necessary.
4. Dial the landline or cell phone number:
After entering the country code and, if necessary, the city code, you can dial the phone number.
Be sure to include all digits of the number correctly. Telephone numbers in Colombia generally have 7 or 8 digits, depending on the region.
Additional tips and alternatives
- If you prefer to call Colombia for free, consider using apps like WhatsApp or Messenger for free calls or text messages to Colombian numbers via WiFi or data plan.
- For cell phones, make sure you have sufficient credit or a calling plan that allow unlimited or international calls.
Area codes to call cities in Colombia
Remember to add the 60 before the call sign, for example, to call Bogotá, the code would be: 601.
| City | Calling Code |
|---|---|
| Bogotá – Cundinamarca | 1 |
| Armenia | 6 |
| Cartagena | 5 |
| Neiva | 8 |
| Barranquilla | 5 |
| Cúcuta | 7 |
| Palmira | 2 |
| Ibagué | 8 |
| Pereira | 6 |
| Bucaramanga | 7 |
| Manizales | 6 |
| Santa Marta | 5 |
| Cali | 2 |
| Medellín | 4 |
| Villavicencio | 8 |
Area codes to call cities in Colombia by departments
Remember to add the 60 before the city code, for example, to call any city in Antioquia, the code would be: 604.
| Department | Calling Code |
|---|---|
| Bogotá – Cundinamarca | 1 |
| Cauca – Nariño – Valle 2 | 2 |
| Antioquia – Córdoba – Chocó | 4 |
| Atlántico – Bolívar – César | 5 |
| Guajira – Magdalena – Sucre | 5 |
| Caldas – Quindío – Risaralda | 6 |
| Arauca – Santander – Norte de Santander | 7 |
| Amazonas – Boyacá – Casanare | 8 |
| Caquetá – Guainía – Guaviare | 8 |
| Huila – Meta – Tolima – Putumayo | 8 |
| San Andres – Vaupes – Vichada | 8 |