To place an international call, you will need to know your country exit code number and Ecuador's international direct dialing number (IDD). Ecuador's IDD number is 593. To call a number in Ecuador from abroad, dial your international access code, Ecuador's country code, the area code without the number cero in front, and the seven-digit local telephone number or the nine-digit mobile number – again without the initial cero.
General structure to place an international call to Ecuador
- Your country exit code
- Ecuador international direct dialing number
- City or place dialing number (may not begin with 0).
- Phone number (may not begin with 0).
Examples
To place a call from France to a conventional number in Ecuador, dial:
00 + 593 + area code + land phone number
To place a call from France to a mobile phone number in Ecuador, dial:
00 + 593 + 9 digit mobile number
To place a call from the U.S. to a conventional number in Ecuador, dial:
11 + 593 + area code + land phone number
To place a call from the U.S. to a mobile phone number in Ecuador, dial:
11 + 593 + 9 digit mobile number
International Calling Tips
Dialing codes of Ecuador's main cities
| City | Area Code | Dialing Code |
| Guayaquil, Montanita, Salinas | 4 | +593 4 |
| Quito, Santo Domingo | 2 | +593 2 |
| Cuenca, Azogues, Machala | 7 | +593 7 |
| Riobamba, Ambato, Latacunga | 3 | +593 3 |
| Galápagos, Manabi | 5 | +593 5 |
| Esmeraldas, Loja | 6 | +593 6 |
Area codes are not dialed if calling from within that area code unless dialing from a mobile phone.
Dialing codes of Ecuador's provinces
| Province | Area Code | Dialing Code |
| Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 2 | +593 2 |
| Bolivar, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Pastaza and Tungurahua | 3 | +593 3 |
| Guayas, Santa Elena | 4 | +593 4 |
| Galapagos, Los Rios, Manabi | 5 | +593 5 |
| Carchi, Esmeraldas, Imbabura, Napo, Orellana, Sucumbios | 6 | +593 6 |
| Azuay, Canar, El Oro, Loja, Morona Santiago, Zamora | 7 | +593 7 |
Common Questions and Answers - Facts
What is the country code for Ecuador?
+593
How many digits are in a phone number from Ecuador?
All telephone numbers in Ecuador have seven digits (after the area code) – except for mobile phone numbers, which have 10 digits including the initial 0.
Does Ecuador have payphones?
There are no public street phones. Although, there are small call centers known as "Cibers". A ciber is a place that rents computers with Internet access. It also has small cabins to place international calls.
May I use my mobile phone in Ecuador?
In order to use your mobile phone in Ecuador, you need to purchase an international plan that allows you to place and received calls using a local carrier. If you have not purchased an international plan for your mobile phone, you will need an unlocked phone to buy and install a chip with an Ecuadorian local number (phone cards cost between $5 to $20, but the balance runs out very quickly). Look for the signals of Claro, Movistar or any other mobile phone operator in the shop window.
How can I call Ecuador for free?
The most popular way to place a call to Ecuador for free is by installing Whatsapp application on your mobile phone. Before placing a call, you need to create a contact with the number you wish to contact. WhatsApp allows you to save money when placing an international calling. Many people, businesses and hotels can be reached in this way.
How to add international contacts to my mobile phone?
When adding a contact's international number to your phone address book, start with a plus sign (+). Then, write the country code, followed by the full phone number.
