Cuba +53
To call Cuba from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 53, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +53 5 1234567.
The country calling code for Cuba is +53. A number starting +53 or 0053 is a call to or from Cuba. From abroad: +53 5 1234567.
To call Cuba from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 53, then the local number without its leading 0. The +53 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Cuba from abroad
011 53 5 123456700 53 5 12345670011 53 5 1234567+53 5 12345675 1234567 is a real-format Cuba mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Cuba area codes
In Cuba, landlines usually include an area code after +53 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
(07) 1234567from abroad+53 7 123456705 1234567from abroad+53 5 1234567Landline numbers in Cuba have 6 to 8 or 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +53.
Calling abroad from Cuba
To call another country from Cuba, dial the exit code 119 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Cuba to the United States, for example: 119 1 201 555 0123.
A Cuba number in international format is written +53 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Cuba
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Cuba for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +53?
Cuba has the country calling code +53.
How do I call Cuba from the United States?
Dial 011, then 53, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 5 1234567.
What does +53 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Cuba. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +53 mobile or landline?
The +53 code identifies the country, not the line type; Cuba landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Cuba
One mobile network operator runs its own network in Cuba. Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by ETECSA
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Cuba: LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 700, LTE 900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Cuba
With 73 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Cuba is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 71 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Cuba
+53 800 1234567Free from inside Cuba (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Cuba via Google libphonenumber.
United States +1