How to Call the US
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Dialing the US (+1): the short answer
United States numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial +1 and then the number exactly as it is written locally.
In BoraPhone you never need an exit code: type +1 and the number, and the call connects from your browser.
Calling Rates for the US
Live rates in USD, pulled from carrier pricing. The same rate applies wherever you call from.
How much will my call cost?
| Duration | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | $0.20 | $1.05 |
| 10 min | $0.40 | $2.10 |
| 15 min | $0.60 | $3.15 |
| 30 min | $1.20 | $6.30 |
All rates are in USD. Calls are billed per minute and rounded up to the next minute. No connection fees or hidden charges. Your first call is free.
Best time to call the US
The US is on Multiple time zones (ET/CT/MT/PT), UTC-5 to UTC-8. To reach people between 9 AM and 8 PM their time:
| If you are in | Time difference | 9 AM your time is | Call between |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | same time | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | +3 h | 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| London | -5 h | 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM |
Standard time. Daylight saving in either place can shift these by an hour.
Area codes and things to know before you dial the US
- From the UK or Europe dial 00 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. From Canada or Mexico the 011 exit code is not needed for the US; dial 1 and the number.
- US toll-free numbers (800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833) are often unreachable from outside North America. See our guide to calling US toll-free numbers from abroad for what works.
- The mainland spans four time zones (Eastern to Pacific); Alaska and Hawaii are further behind. A 9 AM call to New York reaches Los Angeles at 6 AM.
Why call the US with BoraPhone?
- No app needed — call directly from your browser on any device
- Pay as you go — no contracts, no monthly subscriptions
- HD voice quality powered by enterprise-grade infrastructure
- Call landlines in the US for $0.04/min — great rate compared to traditional carriers
- The US spans 4 time zones. Check the local time before calling — a 9 AM call in New York is 6 AM in Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions
How do I call the US from the UK?
From the UK dial 00, then 1, then the United States number. From a mobile, +1 and the number works from anywhere. BoraPhone charges the same rate whether you call from the UK, the US or anywhere else.
How much does it cost to call the US?
Calls to the US start at $0.04 per minute with BoraPhone. Landline rates are $0.04/min and mobile rates are $0.21/min. Calls are billed per minute, rounded up to the next minute, with no connection fee and no subscription.
Is it cheaper to call a landline or a mobile in the US?
Calling a landline is cheaper. Landlines are $0.04/min and mobiles $0.21/min, so a 10-minute call costs $0.40 to a landline and $2.10 to a mobile.
Do I need an app to call the US?
No. BoraPhone works directly in your web browser. Just sign up, add credit, and start calling the US in under a minute. No downloads or installations required. It works on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile.
What is the country code for the US?
The country code for the US is +1. When calling with BoraPhone, just enter the full number including the country code and we handle the connection automatically.
What time zone is the US in?
The US is in Multiple time zones (ET/CT/MT/PT), UTC-5 to UTC-8. When it is 9 AM in New York it is 9:00 AM in the US; when it is 9 AM in London it is 4:00 AM. Check the local time before calling to reach people at a convenient hour.