+502 is the country code for Guatemala.
Every phone number in Guatemala starts with +502 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 502, then the full number.
- Time there
- Guatemala timeCentral Standard Time, UTC-6, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 502 5123 4567
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 502 5123 4567
- From Australia
- 0011 502 5123 4567
- From any mobile phone
- +502 5123 4567
- Inside Guatemala
- 5123 4567
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +502, starting 3, 4, 5 or 80
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 1802 or 1812
Check a +502 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +502, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Guatemala start with 3, 4, 5 or 80, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | +502 3 | Tigo, Movistar, Telgua |
| 4 | +502 4 | Tigo, Movistar, Telgua |
| 5 | +502 5 | Telgua, Tigo, Movistar |
| 80 | +502 80 | Tigo |
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.
In Guatemala, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +502 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 5123 4567 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +502 5123 4567 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +50251234567 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +502 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 Guatemala 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 +502 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +502.
Which country uses the +502 country code?
Guatemala. Every phone number there starts with +502 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Guatemala from the US?
Dial 011, then 502, then the full number. A mobile number written 5123 4567 at home is dialed 011 502 5123 4567 from the US, or +502 5123 4567 from any mobile phone.
Is +502 the same as 00502?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +502, written 5123 4567 at home.
What time is it in Guatemala?
Guatemala is on Central Standard Time, UTC-6, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +502 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Guatemala 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.