American phone numbers can be dialed from both landlines and mobile phones. This makes it easy to contact friends, family, or business partners in the United States.

Whether you’re calling North America or South America, the process remains the same. Always use the correct area code to ensure your call is routed properly.

American Phone Numbers

American phone numbers consist of 10 digits, excluding the country code. A standard American number is structured with a 3-digit area code, followed by 3 digits, and then 4 digits.

It looks like this: (123) 456-7890. In Texas, for example, area codes like 210, 214, 254, 281, 325, 346, 361, and 409 are commonly used.

What is the Country Code for America?

Every country has its own country code, and America’s country code is 1 (in the Netherlands, it’s 31). If you want to call America, you’ll always need the country code, as well as the international access code. This is the number you dial to call from your country to another. In many European countries, like the Netherlands, this is 00.

So, if you want to call an American number from the Netherlands, you would first dial 00 (international access code for the Netherlands), followed by 1 (country code for the USA), and then the phone number of the person in the USA.

How Do American Mobile Numbers Start?

In the United States, there is no specific identifier to distinguish mobile numbers from landline numbers. Both types of numbers share the same area codes, so you can’t tell from the number itself whether it’s mobile or landline.

Can Businesses Register an American Phone Number?

Yes, they can! Businesses can easily register an American phone number to enhance their international presence. You can choose from various types of numbers, such as local numbers and 0800 numbers.

With a local American number, you create a strong regional presence. This makes it easier and cheaper for customers in America to contact you. At Belfabriek, you can activate a local American number or an American 0800 number.

Local American Number

Just as we have area codes in the Netherlands like 010 (Rotterdam) and 020 (Amsterdam), America also has area codes (or local numbers).

With us, you can request an American number with a specific area code that matches your business or region, such as a local number in New York (area code 212) or Los Angeles (area code 213). This can be very valuable if you’re focusing on the American market and want to build trust with local customers. Since New York City is so large, it has multiple area codes, including 212, 646, and 332.

Does your business have a strong connection to the New York region? You can easily request a 212 number through Belfabriek. We register all possible local American phone numbers, such as a 213 number for Los Angeles (California) or a 312 number for Chicago. These American numbers are reachable worldwide.

American 0800 Numbers (Toll-Free)

In the United States, toll-free numbers, also known as 0800 numbers, were created to allow callers to contact businesses for free. This initiative was made possible by AT&T.

These numbers are known as ‘Toll-Free numbers,’ meaning they can be called for free. However, note that American Toll-Free numbers cannot be dialed from outside the USA.

Vanity Numbers

In America, the concept of vanity numbers was also introduced, where you use letters instead of numbers to dial a phone number. For example, on the phone keypad, the number 2 corresponds to the letters ABC, and the number 3 corresponds to DEF. This allows you to form names or words, such as 800-FLOWERS.

This system also works in Europe, and with this clever conversion of a phone number, you can easily create a trendy word or catchy business name!

Register your American number today and make your business easily reachable for the American market. We ensure that incoming calls are forwarded to your own area code or any other phone number you choose. This way, you’re always flexibly reachable!