Free Call to Guyana from US — $1.98/min (2026)
Call Guyana free with WhatsApp. BubblyPhone $0.52/min. Country code +592, Georgetown 2. GTT, Digicel. English-speaking. Growing oil economy. Large Guyanese diaspora in NYC.
Calling Guyana costs $0.52/min with BubblyPhone — that's $27.60 for a full hour. The country code is +592, with Georgetown at +592 2. WhatsApp is dominant. Carriers are GTT and Digicel. Guyana runs on GYT (UTC-4). Guyana is English-speaking — the only English-speaking country in South America.
Whether you're calling family in Georgetown, connecting with the large Guyanese diaspora in New York, or business contacts in Guyana's booming oil sector, here's every option.
Moderate Rate
At $0.52/min, BubblyPhone is moderate for Guyana. Google Voice charges about $0.06/min. Guyana's oil boom is rapidly improving infrastructure, but internet can still be patchy outside Georgetown.
Free: App-to-App Calls
1. WhatsApp — Dominant
WhatsApp is the primary communication app in Guyana. Nearly universal for messaging and calls. Works well in Georgetown and coastal areas. Interior regions may have limited connectivity.
2. Facebook Messenger — Also Popular
Facebook is popular in Guyana. Messenger is used as an alternative to WhatsApp for calls.
3. FaceTime — Among iPhone Users
iPhone adoption is moderate. FaceTime works for Apple-to-Apple calls. Less common than WhatsApp.
Calling Guyanese Phone Numbers
| Service | Rate | 60-min Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Voice | $0.06/min | $3.60 | Best value |
| BubblyPhone | $0.52/min | $27.60 | Browser, iOS, Android |
| AT&T / Verizon | $3.00-5.00/min | $180-300 | Extremely expensive |
How to Dial Guyana from the US
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+592 + area code + number
# Example — calling a Georgetown landline:
+592 227 1234
# Example — calling a Guyanese mobile:
+592 612 3456
Number Format
- Georgetown: +592 2XX XXXX
- Mobiles: +592 6XX XXXX
- 7 digits after +592
- Country code: +592
Carriers & Info
- GTT: Main carrier (state-linked)
- Digicel: Second carrier
- English-speaking
- Oil boom — rapidly growing economy
- Large NYC diaspora
Tips for Calling Guyana
- Guyana is 1 hour ahead of EST (GYT, UTC-4). When it's noon in New York, it's 1 PM in Georgetown. Easy time zone
- English-speaking — Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America. No language barrier
- Oil boom — ExxonMobil's massive oil discovery is transforming Guyana's economy. Telecom infrastructure is improving rapidly
- Large Guyanese diaspora in NYC — Richmond Hill, Queens has one of the largest Guyanese communities outside Guyana. WhatsApp is the standard for staying connected
- Interior access limited — Georgetown and the coast have decent coverage. The vast interior (rainforest) has very limited connectivity
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