57 Country Code: Colombia (+57)
Country code 57 (+57) belongs to Colombia. Colombia uses the international dialing code +57, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is CO.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +57 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0057 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 57 (from the US and Canada), 0011 57 (from Australia), or the bare 57. All refer to the same Colombia country code.
Colombia consolidated to a uniform 10-digit dialing plan in 2022 — every landline now starts with 60X (Bogotá 601, Cali 602, Medellín 604, Caribbean coast 605) and every mobile starts with 3 followed by 9 more digits. When calling from abroad, dial +57 followed directly by the 10-digit number; the old "drop the leading 0" rule no longer applies because the legacy 1-3 digit area codes have been absorbed into the new 60X prefixes.
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Post-2022 reform: all landlines start with 60X, all mobiles with 3. No trunk 0 to drop.
Did You Get a Call from +57? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +57 followed by more digits is originating from Colombia. The caller is dialing you from a Colombia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Colombia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +57:
- -Family or friends in Colombia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Colombia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Colombia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +57 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +57 number from the US, use Kinvo's Colombia dialing guide — calls cost from $0.09/min with no app to download.
Colombia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +57.
Major City Area Codes in Colombia
Area codes for the largest cities in Colombia. When dialing from abroad, prepend +57 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | 601 | +57 601 |
| Medellín | 604 | +57 604 |
| Cali | 602 | +57 602 |
| Barranquilla | 605 | +57 605 |
| Cartagena | 605 | +57 605 |
| Bucaramanga | 607 | +57 607 |
Mobile Networks in Colombia
- 3 (all mobile numbers start with 3, followed by 9 more digits)
- Claro
- Movistar
- Tigo
Colombia Telephone System Facts
Calling Colombia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Colombia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Colombia numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 03101234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Colombia. Dial +57 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Colombia area codes are not uniform length (Bogotá 601, Medellín 604, Cali 602), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Colombia uses Spanish 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: +57 is the legitimate Colombia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +57 numbers are legitimate calls from Colombia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +57 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.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +57 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Colombia from Your Browser
To place a call to Colombia, dial +57 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Colombia Country Code
Which country is country code 57?
Country code 57 belongs to Colombia. The full international dialing code is +57, also written as 0057 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 57 from the US and Canada, or +57 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Colombia?
+57 is the international dialing code for Colombia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is CO. Equivalent forms — 0057, 011 57, +57, and 57 — all refer to the same Colombia country code.
What are the main area codes in Colombia?
The largest cities in Colombia use these area codes: Bogotá (601), Medellín (604), Cali (602), Barranquilla (605). When calling from abroad, prepend +57.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Colombia?
The major mobile operators in Colombia are Claro, Movistar, Tigo. Kinvo routes calls to every Colombia mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Colombia from abroad?
Yes. Colombia uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +57. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Colombia.
What is the emergency number in Colombia?
The emergency services number in Colombia is 123. Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Colombia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Colombia via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +57 followed by the local number.