Calling These 10 Countries? Here's What You Need to Know

The Most-Called Countries (And How to Call Them Cheap)

Millions of people call these countries every day to stay in touch with family, friends, and loved ones. Whether you're calling mom in India, cousins in the Philippines, or grandparents in Nigeria—we've got you covered with everything you need to know.

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🇮🇳 1. India

Why so many calls? Over 18 million people of Indian origin live abroad—that's a lot of families staying connected!

How to dial: +91 + the 10-digit phone number

Example: To call 98765 43210, dial +91 98765 43210

Good to know:

• Mobile numbers start with 6, 7, 8, or 9
• Best time to call from US: Early morning or late evening (it's evening/night in India)

Cost with SparrowCall: Just 1¢ per minute!

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🇨🇳 2. China

How to dial: +86 + the phone number

Example: For mobile numbers, dial +86 1XX XXXX XXXX

Good to know:

• Mobile numbers always start with 1
• China is 12-13 hours ahead of US time

Typical cost: 1-4¢ per minute

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🇲🇽 3. Mexico

Why so popular? The US-Mexico calling route is one of the busiest in the world!

How to dial: +52 + the phone number

Example: +52 55 1234 5678 (for Mexico City)

Good to know:

• Same time zone as much of the US (easy to coordinate!)
• Very affordable to call

Typical cost: 1-3¢ per minute

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🇵🇭 4. Philippines

Why so many calls? Filipinos are everywhere—US, Middle East, Asia—and they love staying connected with home.

How to dial: +63 + the phone number

Example: +63 917 123 4567

Good to know:

• Mobile numbers start with 9
• Philippines is 12-13 hours ahead of US East Coast
• Weekend calls are super popular!

Typical cost: 5-15¢ per minute

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🇳🇬 5. Nigeria

How to dial: +234 + the phone number (drop the first 0)

Example: Local number 0801 234 5678 becomes +234 801 234 5678

Good to know:

• Remove the leading 0 when dialing from abroad
• Nigeria is 5-6 hours ahead of US East Coast

Typical cost: 10-25¢ per minute

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🇵🇰 6. Pakistan

How to dial: +92 + the phone number

Example: +92 300 123 4567

Good to know:

• Mobile numbers start with 3
• Pakistan is 10 hours ahead of US East Coast

Typical cost: 2-8¢ per minute

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🇬🇧 7. United Kingdom

How to dial: +44 + the phone number (drop the first 0)

Example: Local 07123 456789 becomes +44 7123 456789

Good to know:

• Mobile numbers start with 7
• UK is 5 hours ahead of US East Coast
• London area code is 20

Typical cost: 1-5¢ per minute

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🇨🇦 8. Canada

How to dial: +1 + area code + number (just like calling within the US!)

Example: +1 416 123 4567 (Toronto)

Good to know:

• Uses the same format as US numbers
• Same or similar time zones
• Super cheap to call!

Typical cost: 1-2¢ per minute

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🇧🇷 9. Brazil

How to dial: +55 + area code + number

Example: +55 11 9 1234 5678 (São Paulo mobile)

Good to know:

• Mobile numbers have a 9 after the area code
• Brazil is 1-4 hours ahead of US (depending on region)

Typical cost: 2-10¢ per minute

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🇧🇩 10. Bangladesh

How to dial: +880 + the phone number

Example: +880 1712 345678

Good to know:

• Mobile numbers start with 1
• Bangladesh is 11 hours ahead of US East Coast

Typical cost: 2-8¢ per minute

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Quick Tips for Calling Any Country

✅ Do This:

• Always add the country code (the + and numbers at the start)
• Use Wi-Fi for the clearest calls
• Check the time before calling (nobody wants a 3 AM wake-up call!)
• Make sure you have credit before dialing

❌ Avoid This:

• Don't include the leading 0 that locals use
• Don't forget time zone differences
• Don't pay $2-5/minute with your regular phone company!

Best Times to Call (US East Coast)

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