502 Country Code: Guatemala (+502)
Country code 502 (+502) belongs to Guatemala. Guatemala uses the international dialing code +502, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is GT.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +502 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00502 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 502 (from the US and Canada), 0011 502 (from Australia), or the bare 502. All refer to the same Guatemala country code. Note: 502 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +502 is the international dialing code for Guatemala, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Guatemala (+502).
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Did You Get a Call from +502? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +502 followed by more digits is originating from Guatemala. The caller is dialing you from a Guatemala-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Guatemala carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +502:
- -Family or friends in Guatemala calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Guatemala-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Guatemala call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +502 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +502 number from the US, use Kinvo's Guatemala dialing guide — calls cost from $0.49/min with no app to download.
Guatemala Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Guatemala does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +502.
Calling Guatemala Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Guatemala come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Guatemala uses +502 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Guatemala number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Guatemala 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 — Guatemala 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: +502 is the legitimate Guatemala country code, and most unsolicited calls from +502 numbers are legitimate calls from Guatemala-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +502 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 +502 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 Guatemala from Your Browser
To place a call to Guatemala, dial +502 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Guatemala Country Code
Which country is country code 502?
Country code 502 belongs to Guatemala. The full international dialing code is +502, also written as 00502 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 502 from the US and Canada, or +502 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Guatemala?
+502 is the international dialing code for Guatemala, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is GT. Equivalent forms — 00502, 011 502, +502, and 502 — all refer to the same Guatemala country code.
Is 502 a US area code?
No. 502 is the international country code for Guatemala, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Guatemala from the US, dial +502 or 011 502 followed by the local number.
Can I call Guatemala from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Guatemala via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +502 followed by the local number.