Ecuador +593
To call Ecuador from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 593, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +593 99 123 4567.
The country calling code for Ecuador is +593. A number starting +593 or 00593 is a call to or from Ecuador. From abroad: +593 99 123 4567.
To call Ecuador from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 593, then the local number without its leading 0. The +593 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Ecuador from abroad
011 593 99 123 456700 593 99 123 45670011 593 99 123 4567+593 99 123 456799 123 4567 is a real-format Ecuador mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Ecuador area codes
In Ecuador, landlines usually include an area code after +593 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
(02) 212-3456from abroad+593 2-212-3456099 123 4567from abroad+593 99 123 4567Landline numbers in Ecuador have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +593.
Calling abroad from Ecuador
To call another country from Ecuador, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Ecuador to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Ecuador number in international format is written +593 …. 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 Ecuador
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Ecuador 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 +593?
Ecuador has the country calling code +593.
How do I call Ecuador from the United States?
Dial 011, then 593, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 99 123 4567.
What does +593 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Ecuador. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +593 mobile or landline?
The +593 code identifies the country, not the line type; Ecuador landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Ecuador
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Ecuador. The largest is Claro, with about 7.82 million subscribers (October 2020). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by América Móvil (100%)
Owned by Millicom (100%)
Owned by Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones, CNT EP
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Ecuador: LTE 1700. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2009-10-12, a transfer takes about 4 day(s) and costs free.
Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — Tuenti.
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 Ecuador
With 102 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Ecuador has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 77 % 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 Ecuador
+593 1800 123 4567Free from inside Ecuador (numbers starting with 1800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Ecuador via Google libphonenumber.
Peru +51
Colombia +57