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Colombia country code: +57
- Exit code from Colombia: 00 + carrier code (005, 007, or 009)
- Time zone: COT (UTC−5, no DST)
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What is the country code for Colombia?
The country code for Colombia is +57. To call Colombia from the United States, dial 011 57 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +57 directly. A Colombia number in full international format looks like +57 320 123 4567.
Colombia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +57
- ISO country code
- CO
- Exit code (dialling out of Colombia)
- 00 + carrier code (005, 007, or 009)
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 10 digits: landlines start 60X, mobiles start 3
- Time zone
- COT (UTC−5, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Colombia: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 57 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 57
57 is the country calling code for Colombia. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Colombia start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 601 234 5678 is what you dial after +57. - 4
Check the time first
Colombia is on COT (UTC−5, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Colombia moved to fixed 10-digit dialling in 2022: every landline now starts 60 followed by the old single-digit city code.
Number format
What a Colombia phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +57 60X XXX XXXX | +57 601 234 5678 |
| Mobile | +57 3XX XXX XXXX | +57 320 123 4567 |
City codes
Colombia area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | 0601 | +57 601 |
| Medellín | 0604 | +57 604 |
| Cali | 0602 | +57 602 |
| Barranquilla | 0605 | +57 605 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Colombia?
The country code for Colombia is +57. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Colombia number looks like +57 320 123 4567.
How do I call Colombia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 57, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +57 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Colombia phone number?
10 digits: landlines start 60X, mobiles start 3. Written internationally it becomes +57 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Colombia from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +57 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Colombia fail.
What time is it in Colombia?
Colombia is on COT (UTC−5, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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