South America · Country code
Ecuador Country Code +593
+593 is the international calling code for Ecuador. Most phone numbers there have 8 or 9 digits, written 099 123 4567 inside Ecuador and +593 99 123 4567 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Ecuador at a glance
- Country calling code
- +593
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +593 99 123 4567
- Same number, inside the country
- 099 123 4567
- Time zones
- Ecuador Time (America/Guayaquil)
- Galapagos Time (Pacific/Galapagos)
- Capital
- Quito
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- USD
- ISO country code
- EC
How to call Ecuador
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 593.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+593 99 123 4567
From inside Ecuador
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
099 123 4567
To call out of Ecuador, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Ecuador
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits and landlines 8. What each line type means.
Area codes in Ecuador
All 7 area codes of Ecuador, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Ecuador the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 022 | +593 22 | Pichincha |
| 023 | +593 23 | Cotopaxi/Tungurahua/Chimborazo/Bolívar/Pastaza |
| 026 | +593 26 | Carchi/Imbabura/Esmeraldas/Sucumbíos/Napo/Orellana |
| 027 | +593 27 | Azuay/Cañar/Morona Santiago |
| 044 | +593 44 | Guayas |
| 045 | +593 45 | Manabí/Los Ríos/Galápagos |
| 047 | +593 47 | Loja/El Oro/Zamora Chinchipe |
Networks with number ranges in Ecuador
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Ecuador, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Movistar
- Claro
- CNT
Look up a phone number from Ecuador
Enter any number with +593, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in Ecuador: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Ecuador?
The country calling code for Ecuador is +593. Put it in front of the number when you call Ecuador from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Ecuador.
How do I call Ecuador from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 593, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 099 123 4567 inside Ecuador is dialled as +593 99 123 4567 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Ecuador?
Only when you call from inside Ecuador. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 099 123 4567 becomes +593 99 123 4567.
How many digits does a phone number in Ecuador have?
Most phone numbers in Ecuador have 8 or 9 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 and landlines 8. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Ecuador?
To call another country from Ecuador, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Ecuador?
Ecuador has 7 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 022 for Pichincha, 023 for Cotopaxi/Tungurahua/Chimborazo/Bolívar/Pastaza, 026 for Carchi/Imbabura/Esmeraldas/Sucumbíos/Napo/Orellana and 027 for Azuay/Cañar/Morona Santiago.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Ecuador?
Number ranges in Ecuador were first allocated to networks including Movistar, Claro and CNT. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Ecuador in?
Ecuador spans Ecuador Time and Galapagos Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Ecuador?
Yes. Enter any number with +593, or choose Ecuador as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.