Colombia (+57) international code explained.
The +57 prefix connects South America's fastest-growing major economy — from Bogotá's high-altitude tech scene to Medellín's innovation district. Here's the verified Colombia country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Colombian routes.
Colombia at a glance.
The geography, area codes and COT time zone you need before placing your first call into Colombia.
Colombia country information
Every route into Colombian lines.
Landline, calling card or business VoIP — the +57 prefix reaches all 32 departments. Pick the channel that matches your traffic.
Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones
Dial Colombia directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +57, and finally the local number.
International calling cards for Colombia
Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Colombia. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.
VoIP services for contacting Colombia
VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Colombia over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.
What shapes Colombian voice traffic, department to department.
The fundamentals behind calls to and from Colombia — the +57 code, Bogotá, the single COT zone and the two-digit area-code plan.
How to call Colombia.
A Colombian number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and dialling order, including the two-digit city codes.
Number anatomy
Start with the exit prefix
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.
Add the Colombia code
Dial +57. This identifies Colombia on the global telephone network.
Enter the area or mobile prefix
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
Finish with the subscriber number
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Bogotá or elsewhere.
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FAQ
Calling Colombia, answered.
What businesses and travellers ask most before dialling Colombia on +57.
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