How do I call Colombia from abroad?

To call Colombia, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +57, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for Colombia?

The country calling code for Colombia is +57. To call Colombia from abroad, dial +57 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Colombia in?

Colombia is in the UTC-05:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Colombia?

The official currency of Colombia is the Colombian peso ($). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Colombia?

The capital city of Colombia is Bogotá. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Colombia?

To make affordable calls to Colombia from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +57 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Colombia?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Colombia from abroad. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

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How to Call Colombia

Calling Colombia: [exit code] 57 [local number].

Colombia Country Code: +57

ISO: CO

COL

Quick answer

To call Colombia, dial your international exit code, then 57, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 57 321 1234567.

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Dialing format

00 57 321 1234567

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Colombia 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 Colombia - whether you’re calling Bogotá or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Colombia from anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

Add Colombia's country code

Dial the country code +57 for Colombia.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Colombia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: [exit code] 57 [local number] - For example: 00 57 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0057321 1234567

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

CallTuv Format

+57321 1234567

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Calling Colombia: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+57

Capital of Colombia

Bogotá

Region

Americas (South America)

Currency of Colombia

Colombian peso ($)

Colombia Time Zones

UTC-05:00

Current time

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Colombia at a Glance

Colombia, located in South America, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Bogotá, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 53M.

The official currency is the Colombian peso ($). When calling Colombia, the country code is +57. The country observes the UTC-05:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Spanish.

Destination Calling Profile: Colombia

Population

53M

Population Rank

#25 of 230

Language Footprint

Spanish

Time Zone Footprint

UTC-05:00

City/Area Code Coverage

22 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Colombia currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +57.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Colombia

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Colombia, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

Colombia

Common exit code: 00 or +Colombia calling code: +57Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +57 before the local Colombia number.

Use Colombia local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

Colombia dialing details

Colombia is represented here by CO/COL, Bogotá, South America, about 53M people, Colombian peso ($), and primary language context of Spanish.

Destination calling code: +57. Destination time zones: UTC-05:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Colombia call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +57. For business calls, use Colombia's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +57 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Colombia is in South America, with Bogotá as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 53M. Primary language context: Spanish. Local billing and everyday prices use Colombian peso ($).

Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Colombia's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +57, then the Colombia local number.Colombia business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Bogotá.Colombia language context: Spanish. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Colombia, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

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City & Area Codes for Colombia

22 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Armenia	57-6	+57-6 [local number]
Barranquilla	57-5	+57-5 [local number]
Bogota	57-1	+57-1 [local number]
Bucaramanga	57-7	+57-7 [local number]
Cali	57-2	+57-2 [local number]
Cartagena	57-5	+57-5 [local number]
Cucuta	57-7	+57-7 [local number]
Ibague	57-8	+57-8 [local number]
Manizales	57-6	+57-6 [local number]
Medellin	57-4	+57-4 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Comcel	57-310	+57-310 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Comcel	57-311	+57-311 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Comcel	57-312	+57-312 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Movistar	57-315	+57-315 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Movistar	57-316	+57-316 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Ola	57-300	+57-300 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Ola	57-301	+57-301 [local number]
Neiva	57-8	+57-8 [local number]
Palmira	57-2	+57-2 [local number]
Pereira	57-6	+57-6 [local number]
Santa Marta	57-5	+57-5 [local number]
Villavicencio	57-8	+57-8 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.