Free Call to Croatia from US — $0.021/min (2026)
Call Croatia for $0.021/min with BubblyPhone. WhatsApp and Viber both popular. Growing tourism destination. +385 dialing guide, Zagreb/Split/Dubrovnik area codes, Hrvatski Telekom/A1 carriers.
Calling Croatia costs just $0.021/min with BubblyPhone — $1.26 for a full hour. Both WhatsApp and Viber are popular in Croatia, with Viber having a stronger presence than in most Western European countries. Croatia joined the eurozone in 2023, and its growing tourism industry makes it an increasingly common calling destination.
Whether you're calling family in Zagreb, friends in Split, or a hotel in Dubrovnik, here's every option for calling Croatia cheaply or for free.
Free: App-to-App Calls
Both people need the app and internet. No charges, no limits.
1. WhatsApp — Widely Used
WhatsApp is popular in Croatia, especially among younger users. Free voice and video calls work well. Croatia has solid 4G coverage from Hrvatski Telekom, A1 HR, and Tele2, with good coverage along the coast.
2. Viber — Strong Presence
Viber is notably popular in Croatia— more so than in Western Europe. Many Croatians, especially older users, prefer Viber for both messaging and calls. If your Croatian contact doesn't respond on WhatsApp, try Viber.
Tip:Like in neighboring Serbia, Bosnia, and Greece, Viber has a strong foothold in the Balkans region. It's a regional pattern.
3. Facebook Messenger — Also Common
Facebook is popular in Croatia, and Messenger calls are common for casual video chats. Many Croatians use all three — WhatsApp, Viber, and Messenger — depending on the contact.
4. FaceTime — For iPhone Users
iPhone market share in Croatia is around 25-30%. Samsung is more popular. FaceTime works if both sides have Apple devices, but check first.
Calling Croatian Phone Numbers — Very Cheap
Croatia is one of the more affordable European countries to call:
| Service | Mobile Rate | Landline Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.021/min | $0.021/min | Browser, iOS, Android — very competitive |
| Google Voice | $0.05/min | $0.02/min | US Google account required |
| Viber Out | $0.049/min | $0.049/min | Convenient — many Croatians use Viber |
| Rebtel | $0.04/min | $0.03/min | Unlimited plans available |
| AT&T / Verizon | $1.50-3.00/min | $1.50-3.00/min | Up to 140x more expensive |
Our honest take: BubblyPhone ($0.021/min) is the cheapest for Croatian mobiles — less than half the price of Google Voice ($0.05/min) or Viber Out ($0.049/min). A 60-minute call costs just $1.26. For landlines, Google Voice ($0.02/min) and BubblyPhone ($0.021/min) are nearly tied. But WhatsApp or Viber are free.
How to Dial Croatia from the US
# From a US phone:
011 + 385 + number
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+385 + number
# Example — calling a Zagreb landline:
+385 1 234 5678
# Example — calling a Croatian mobile:
+385 91 234 5678
# Example — calling Split:
+385 21 234 567
Important: Croatian numbers start with 0 domestically. When dialing from the US, drop the leading 0: 01 becomes +385 1 (Zagreb), 091 becomes +385 91 (mobile). Mobile numbers start with 09x (drop the 0: +385 9x).
Major Area Codes
- Zagreb: 1
- Split: 21
- Dubrovnik: 20
- Rijeka: 51
- Zadar: 23
- Pula: 52
- Osijek: 31
Carriers & Mobile
- Hrvatski Telekom (HT): Largest carrier (T-Mobile group)
- A1 HR: Second largest (formerly VIPnet)
- Tele2: Third carrier
- Mobile prefixes: 091/092 (HT), 095/098 (A1), 099 (Tele2)
- Coverage: Good nationwide, strong along the coast and islands
Which Method Should You Use?
Calling family in Croatia
WhatsApp or Viber — both are free and popular. Ask which they prefer. Older family members may be on Viber, younger ones on WhatsApp.
Calling a Croatian business
BubblyPhone ($0.021/min) or Google Voice ($0.02/min landline). A 30-minute business call costs $0.60-$0.63.
Calling a Croatian mobile number
BubblyPhone ($0.021/min) is less than half the price of Google Voice ($0.05/min). A 60-minute call costs $1.26.
Calling someone on a Croatian island
WhatsApp — the major Croatian islands (Hvar, Brac, Korcula) have good mobile coverage. Smaller islands may have patchy signal.
Tips for Calling Croatia
- Croatia is 6 hours ahead of EST (CET, UTC+1). When it's 10 AM in New York, it's 4 PM in Zagreb. Best window: 10 AM - noon EST (4-6 PM Zagreb) or 1-3 PM EST (7-9 PM Zagreb)
- Viber is popular in the Balkans — Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia all have strong Viber adoption. Don't dismiss it as a niche app if your contact prefers it
- Tourism calling — Croatia is a major tourist destination. If you're calling a hotel, rental, or tour operator, try WhatsApp first — many Croatian tourism businesses use it
- BubblyPhone is very competitive — at $0.021/min, Croatia is one of the cheapest European destinations. Even paid calls barely cost anything
- Skype shut down in 2025 — if you used Skype to call Croatia, switch to WhatsApp/Viber (free), BubblyPhone ($0.021/min), or Google Voice ($0.02-0.05/min)
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