Phone numbers differ around the world in structure and rules. The United States uses one of the most standardized and widely recognized systems. Knowing the correct US phone number format helps you avoid mistakes when calling, texting, or sharing contacts.

A standard US phone number consists of 10 digits plus the country code. The official country code for both the USA and Canada is +1.

The number is divided into four main parts:

•       Country Code

•       Area Code

•       Prefix

•       Line Number

 

Part	Digits	Description	Example
Country Code	1	Used for international calls. Always +1 for the USA and Canada	+1
Area Code	3	Indicates the general geographic region (city or state area)	212 (New York)
Prefix	3	Narrows location to a specific city or neighborhood	555
Line Number	4	Unique number assigned to an individual phone line	6743
Full Format	10+	+1 (Area Code) XXX-XXXX	+1 (212) 555-6743

 

Real Examples of US Phone Numbers

•       New York: +1 (212) 674-2398

•       Los Angeles: +1 (310) 555-1284

•       Chicago: +1 (312) 840-7612

•       Miami: +1 (305) 987-4321

•       Austin: +1 (512) 555-7788

City	Popular Area Codes
New York City	212, 718, 917, 646, 347
Los Angeles	213, 310, 323, 818, 626
Chicago	312, 773, 872
Washington D.C.	202, 771
Miami	305, 786
Austin	512, 737
Philadelphia	215, 267
Denver	303, 720
Nashville	615, 629

These are free to call from anywhere in the US:

 

Inside the United States, you do not need the country code. Simply dial the full 10 digits:

 

 

Your phone will automatically add formatting (parentheses and dashes).

When calling from abroad, use this order:

•       Exit Code (or simply +)

•       Country Code (1)

•       10-digit number

 

International Calling Examples

•       From UK → +1 (310) 555-2391

•       From India → +1 (415) 876-5432

•       From Germany → +1 (202) 444-1122

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•       Always write US numbers as: +1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX

•       Domestic calls: Use only 10 digits

•       International calls: Always start with +1

•       Never add extra zeros before the area code when using +

•       Toll-free numbers (800, 888, etc.) are free within the US

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