Colombia Country Code (+57): Complete Dialing Guide 2026
Complete guide to calling Colombia with country code +57. Learn Bogotá, Medellín, Cali area codes, mobile prefixes (Claro, Movistar, Tigo), and cheap calling options.
The Colombia country code is +57. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about calling Colombia in 2026, including how to dial Bogota, Medellin, and Cali, mobile carrier prefixes (Claro, Movistar, Tigo), and the cheapest ways to call Colombia from abroad.
Quick Reference: Colombia +57
Country Code: +57
Exit Code: 00 (or +)
Number Length: 10 digits
Capital: Bogota (area code 601)
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Time Zone: COT (UTC-5)
How to Call Colombia
Dialing Format
From outside Colombia:
[Exit Code] + 57 + [10-digit number]From mobile (easier):
+57 + [10-digit number]Important: Since 2021, Colombia uses 10-digit numbering nationwide. Landlines now have a 3-digit area code (e.g., 601 for Bogota) instead of the old single-digit codes. Dial all 10 digits after +57.
Dialing Examples
Colombia Area Codes
| City/Region | Department | Area Code | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota | Cundinamarca | 601 | +57 601 XXX XXXX |
| Medellin | Antioquia | 604 | +57 604 XXX XXXX |
| Cali | Valle del Cauca | 602 | +57 602 XXX XXXX |
| Barranquilla | Atlantico | 605 | +57 605 XXX XXXX |
| Cartagena | Bolivar | 605 | +57 605 XXX XXXX |
| Bucaramanga | Santander | 607 | +57 607 XXX XXXX |
| Pereira | Risaralda | 606 | +57 606 XXX XXXX |
| Cucuta | Norte de Santander | 607 | +57 607 XXX XXXX |
| Manizales | Caldas | 606 | +57 606 XXX XXXX |
| Ibague | Tolima | 608 | +57 608 XXX XXXX |
| Santa Marta | Magdalena | 605 | +57 605 XXX XXXX |
Colombia Mobile Carriers
| Carrier | Prefixes | Market Share | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claro Colombia | 310-314, 320-323 | ~48% | 4G/5G | Largest carrier, owned by America Movil |
| Movistar | 315-319, 350-351 | ~24% | 4G/5G | Owned by Telefonica (Spain) |
| Tigo (now Tigo-UNE) | 300-305 | ~18% | 4G/5G | Millicom brand, merged with UNE |
| WOM Colombia | 324-325 | ~6% | 4G | Chilean entrant, launched 2021, aggressive pricing |
| Virgin Mobile | Various (MVNO) | ~2% | 4G (MVNO) | Runs on Movistar network |
Special & Emergency Numbers
| Number | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | National Emergency (Police) | Works from any phone, 24/7 |
| 125 | Fire Brigade (Bomberos) | Fire emergencies |
| 132 | Red Cross / Ambulance | Medical emergencies |
| 141 | Child Protection (ICBF) | Child abuse reporting |
| 155 | Women's Violence Hotline | Free, confidential, 24/7 |
| 01 8000 (prefix) | Toll-Free Numbers | Free from Colombian phones, not reachable internationally |
| 0190X (prefix) | Premium-Rate Numbers | Higher charges, mostly information services |
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Best Times to Call Colombia
Colombia uses Colombia Time (COT), UTC-5 year-round. There is no daylight saving time. This makes Colombia the same time as US Eastern Standard Time during winter, and 1 hour behind US Eastern Daylight Time during summer.
The convenient overlap with US business hours makes Colombia one of the easiest Latin American countries to call from the United States.
| Your Location | Offset to Colombia | Best Calling Window (your time) |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast (EST) | Same time (winter) / Colombia is -1 hr (summer) | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST |
| US West Coast (PST) | Colombia is +3 hours | 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | Colombia is -5 hours | 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT |
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Using old area codes (single digit)
Colombia switched to 10-digit numbering in 2021. The old format of +57 1 (Bogota) is now +57 601. If your contacts list still has old-format numbers, prepend "60" to the old area code: 1 becomes 601, 2 becomes 602, 4 becomes 604, etc. Mobile numbers (starting with 3) were not affected by this change.
Call connects but no one answers
Colombians frequently screen calls from unknown international numbers. If possible, send a WhatsApp message first to let them know you will be calling. WhatsApp penetration in Colombia exceeds 90%, making it the standard way to coordinate phone calls.
Cannot reach toll-free 01 8000 numbers
Colombian toll-free numbers (01 8000 prefix) only work from within Colombia. They cannot be dialed from international numbers. If you need to reach a business, look for their regular landline or mobile number instead, usually listed alongside the toll-free number on their website.
Carrier surcharges on mobile numbers
Calling Colombian mobile numbers (3XX prefix) is typically more expensive than calling landlines (60X prefix) from international carriers. Traditional carriers may charge $2-3/min for mobile vs $1-2/min for landlines. VoIP services like BubblyPhone offer similar low rates for both.
WOM numbers not connecting
WOM Colombia (324-325 prefixes) launched in 2021 and some older international routing tables may not yet include these prefixes. If you cannot reach a WOM number through your carrier, try a VoIP provider which typically updates their routing more frequently.
Frequently Asked Questions
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