+501 is the country code for Belize.
Every phone number in Belize starts with +501 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 501, then the full number.
- Time there
- Belize timeCentral Standard Time, UTC-6, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 501 622 1234
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 501 622 1234
- From Australia
- 0011 501 622 1234
- From any mobile phone
- +501 622 1234
- Inside Belize
- 622-1234
- Mobile numbers
- 7 digits after +501, starting 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66 or 67
- Landlines
- 7 digits after +501, such as +501 2XX XXXX in Belize District
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 080
Check a +501 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +501, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Belize start with 6, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | +501 60 | Belize Telemedia Ltd (Digi) |
| 61 | +501 61 | Belize Telemedia Ltd (Digi) |
| 62 | +501 62 | Belize Telemedia Ltd (Digi) |
| 63 | +501 63 | Belize Telemedia Ltd (Digi) |
| 65 | +501 65 | Speednet (Smart), Belize Telemedia Ltd (Digi) |
| 66 | +501 66 | Speednet (Smart) |
| 67 | +501 67 | Speednet (Smart) |
People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
6 landline areas cover Belize, from 2 in Belize District to 8 in Cayo District.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | +501 2 | Belize District |
| 3 | +501 3 | Orange Walk District |
| 4 | +501 4 | Corozal District |
| 5 | +501 5 | Stann Creek District |
| 7 | +501 7 | Toledo District |
| 8 | +501 8 | Cayo District |
In Belize, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +501 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 622-1234 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +501 622 1234 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +5016221234 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +501 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Belize is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +501 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +501.
Which country uses the +501 country code?
Belize. Every phone number there starts with +501 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Belize from the US?
Dial 011, then 501, then the full number. A mobile number written 622-1234 at home is dialed 011 501 622 1234 from the US, or +501 622 1234 from any mobile phone.
Is +501 the same as 00501?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Belize and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Belize?
A mobile number has 7 digits after +501, written 622-1234 at home. A landline has 7 digits, written 2XX-XXXX at home.
What are the area codes in Belize?
2 for Belize District, 3 for Orange Walk District, 4 for Corozal District, 5 for Stann Creek District, 7 for Toledo District and 8 for Cayo District. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +501 in front.
What time is it in Belize?
Belize is on Central Standard Time, UTC-6, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +501 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Belize and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.