Calling Peru from United States: 011 51 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Peru from United States, dial 011, then 51, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 51 912 345 678.
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Dialing format
011 51 912 345 678
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Peru correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Peru - whether you’re calling Lima or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Peru from United States
Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United States.
Dial the country code +51 for Peru.
Dial the local phone number in Peru (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 011 51 [local number] - For example: 011 51 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+51
Capital of Peru
Lima
Region
Americas (South America)
Currency of Peru
Peruvian sol (S/ )
Peru Time Zones
UTC-05:00
Current time
Your time
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Peru
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Peru is --
Peru, located in South America, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Lima, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 34M.
The official currency is the Peruvian sol (S/ ). When calling Peru, the country code is +51. The country observes the UTC-05:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Aymara, Quechua, Spanish.
Population
34M
Population Rank
#41 of 230
Language Footprint
Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Time Zone Footprint
UTC-05:00
City/Area Code Coverage
15 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Peru currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +51.
Exit Code in United States
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
United States Country Code
+1
Route Dialing Pattern
011 51 912 345 678
Capital Time Difference
7h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
02:00-11:00
Currency Pair
United States dollar ($) -> Peruvian sol (S/ )
Primary languages: United States (English) and Peru (Aymara, Quechua, Spanish).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: United States (UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00) and Peru (UTC-05:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from United States to Peru, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
United States
To
Peru
For dialing this route, callers in United States usually start with 011 or the plus sign, then dial +51 before the local Peru number.
United States's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-12:00, while Peru's is UTC-05:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 02:00-11:00.
United States callers are represented by US/USA, with Washington, D.C. as a capital reference point, North America, 340M people, United States dollar ($), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +1. Origin time zones: UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00 +7 more.
Peru is represented here by PE/PER, Lima, South America, about 34M people, Peruvian sol (S/ ), and primary language context of Aymara, Quechua, Spanish.
Destination calling code: +51. Destination time zones: UTC-05:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines United States's outbound dialing rules with Peru's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 7h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 02:00-11:00.
Dialing sequence: 011 51 local number. Business-hour window: 02:00-11:00. Time relationship: 7h destination ahead.
Destination market: Peru is in South America, with Lima as a main administrative center. Calls from United States may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 34M. Primary language context: Aymara, Quechua, Spanish. Local billing and everyday prices use Peruvian sol (S/ ).
Route context: United States is listed in North America with a population of about 340M; Peru is listed in South America with about 34M. The main listed languages differ: United States (English) and Peru (Aymara, Quechua, Spanish). Currency context also changes across the route: United States dollar ($) in United States and Peruvian sol (S/ ) in Peru.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Arequipa | 51-54 | +51-54 [local number] |
| Ayacucho | 51-64 | +51-64 [local number] |
| Cajamarca | 51-44 | +51-44 [local number] |
| Callao | 51-14 | +51-14 [local number] |
| Chiclayo | 51-74 | +51-74 [local number] |
| Chimbote | 51-44 | +51-44 [local number] |
| Cuzco | 51-84 | +51-84 [local number] |
| Huancavelica | 51-6495 | +51-6495 [local number] |
| Huancayo | 51-64 | +51-64 [local number] |
| Ica | 51-34 | +51-34 [local number] |
| Iquitos | 51-94 | +51-94 [local number] |
| Lima | 51-1 | +51-1 [local number] |
| Piura | 51-74 | +51-74 [local number] |
| Tacna | 51-54 | +51-54 [local number] |
| Trujillo | 51-44 | +51-44 [local number] |
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