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Call the United States from your browser

Short answer

Call any US landline or mobile from your browser for $0.02 per minute, and your first 1-minute call is free. Dial +1, the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. There's no app, SIM or subscription, and the same rate applies to Canada.

Whether you're sorting out a US bank account, a tax question, a flight or a call to family, RobinPhone rings any ordinary US number from a browser tab, wherever you are. You pay per minute from prepaid credit that never expires.

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United States calling rates

Landlines$0.02/min
Mobiles$0.02/min

Live rates, last checked . Per minute, pay-as-you-go. No subscription or connection fee. First 1-minute call free.

Dialing the United States

  • Country code: +1
  • Example number: +1 212 555 0147
  • US numbers have 10 digits: a 3-digit area code and a 7-digit number. From abroad, dial +1 first. There's no leading 0 to drop: (212) 555-0147 becomes +1 212 555 0147.
Starts withWhat it is
212, 310, 415…Area codes, for landlines and mobiles alike (212 New York, 310 Los Angeles, 415 San Francisco)
800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833Toll-free numbers (see below)
900Premium-rate numbers, which can't be called

Many 1-800 toll-free numbers don't work from abroad. Banks, airlines and government agencies often don't accept international calls on their toll-free lines. Look on their contact page for a number for calls from outside the US (a normal area-code number) and dial that instead.

Best time to call the United States

The US spans six time zones, and most offices work 9 am to 5 pm local time, Monday to Friday. From Singapore, the US East Coast is 12 hours behind (13 during US winter), so your evening is the best time to call.

Eastern

New York, Washington DC, Florida

Central

Chicago, Texas · 1 hour behind Eastern

Mountain

Denver, Arizona · 2 hours behind Eastern

Pacific

Los Angeles, Seattle · 3 hours behind Eastern

Alaska and Hawaii are further behind. Check which state the area code belongs to before you call.

Who people call in the United States

  • Banks and credit cardsChase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and card issuers publish a separate number for calls from abroad, often printed on the back of the card.
  • The IRS (US taxes)The IRS International Taxpayer Service is on +1 267 941 1000 (not toll-free), Monday to Friday, 6 am to 11 pm US Eastern time.Source: IRS: contact my local office internationally
  • Social SecurityIf you live outside the US, the Social Security Administration lists the office that serves your country on its international pages.Source: SSA: Social Security outside the US
  • Airlines and hotelsRebooking, refunds and reservations, especially when an airline's app or chat is overloaded.
  • Family and friendsAny US mobile or home phone, at the same $0.02 a minute.

Calling the United States — FAQ

How much does it cost to call the US from abroad?

$0.02 per minute to any US landline or mobile, billed per minute with no connection fee. Your first 1-minute call is free.

Can I call a US 1-800 toll-free number from abroad?

Often not. Many toll-free numbers don't accept international calls. Use the company's number for calls from outside the US, which is a normal area-code number.

How do I call the IRS from outside the US?

Call the IRS International Taxpayer Service on +1 267 941 1000 (not toll-free), Monday to Friday from 6 am to 11 pm US Eastern time. With RobinPhone it costs $0.02 a minute from your browser.

Is calling Canada the same price?

Yes. Canada also uses +1 and costs the same $0.02 per minute.

Do I need a US phone number or SIM?

No. RobinPhone works in your browser over Wi-Fi or data. If you want a US number people can call you on, you can rent one separately.

Can I call 911 with RobinPhone?

No. RobinPhone can't call emergency numbers. In an emergency, use a mobile phone.

How-to guide

How to call a US landline from abroad without an app or SIM

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