501 Country Code: Belize (+501)
Country code 501 (+501) belongs to Belize. Belize uses the international dialing code +501, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is BZ.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +501 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00501 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 501 (from the US and Canada), 0011 501 (from Australia), or the bare 501. All refer to the same Belize country code. Note: 501 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +501 is the international dialing code for Belize, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Belize (+501).
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Did You Get a Call from +501? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +501 followed by more digits is originating from Belize. The caller is dialing you from a Belize-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Belize carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +501:
- -Family or friends in Belize calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Belize-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Belize call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +501 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Belize Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +501.
Calling Belize Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Belize come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Belize numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 06221234), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Belize. Dial +501 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Belize numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Belize uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +501 is the legitimate Belize country code, and most unsolicited calls from +501 numbers are legitimate calls from Belize-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +501 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Belize Country Code
Which country is country code 501?
Country code 501 belongs to Belize. The full international dialing code is +501, also written as 00501 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 501 from the US and Canada, or +501 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Belize?
+501 is the international dialing code for Belize, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is BZ. Equivalent forms — 00501, 011 501, +501, and 501 — all refer to the same Belize country code.
Is 501 a US area code?
No. 501 is the international country code for Belize, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Belize from the US, dial +501 or 011 501 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Belize from abroad?
Yes. Belize uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +501. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Belize.
Can I call Belize from my browser?
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