How to Call Peru From the US: Complete Guide (+51)
📅 2026-03-19
⏱️ 10 min read
✍️ BubblyPhone Team
Call Peru from the US with +51 country code. Lima area code 1, mobile prefix 9. Cheapest calling rates compared.
Need to call Peru from the US? The Peru country code is +51. Whether you're reaching Lima, Cusco, or a Claro mobile, this guide covers dialing format, area codes, and the cheapest calling options.
⚡ Quick Answer: Dial 011 + 51 + area code + number. BubblyPhone rate: $0.02/min. Save 98% vs carrier rates.
How to Dial Peru from the US
Standard Format:
011 + 51 + Area Code + Local Number
or use: +51 + Area Code + Local Number
Example: Lima Landline
+51 1 1234567
Example: Peruvian Mobile
+51 912 345678
⚠️ Important: Peruvian mobile numbers start with 9 and are 9 digits long. Landlines in Lima are 7 digits with area code 1.
Peru Area Codes:
| City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Lima | 1 |
| Arequipa | 54 |
| Cusco | 84 |
| Trujillo | 44 |
Peru Mobile Carriers
| Carrier | Prefixes | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Claro | 94, 95 | ~33% |
| Movistar | 91, 92, 93 | ~35% |
| Entel | 96 | ~20% |
| Bitel | 97 | ~12% |
Cost to Call Peru
| Service | Rate/Min |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.02/min |
| Google Voice | $0.04/min |
| Skype | $0.03/min |
| AT&T / Verizon | $2.00-3.50/min |
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