How to Call Algeria From the US
To call Algeria from the United States, dial 011 + 213 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +213 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Algeria number from your browser at $0.58/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Algeria country code page.
Dial Algeria from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 213 is Algeria's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Algeria From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 213 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 213 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +213 + local number. If the local Algeria number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 8 minutes to Algeria. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +213 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to Algeria with Kinvo start at $0.58/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for AlgeriaHow to Call Algeria From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 213 followed by the local Algeria number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +213 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 213 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Algeria For Free
If the person you're calling in Algeria has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular Algeria landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +213 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Algeria phone numbers, starting at $0.58/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Algeria Calling Tips
Drop the leading 0 from Algerian numbers. Mobile numbers start with 05, 06, or 07 (becomes +213 5, 6, or 7). Algiers area code is 021 (becomes +213 21). Arabic and Berber are the official languages, with French widely spoken. Algeria does not observe daylight saving time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Algeria from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +213 followed by the local Algeria number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 213 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Algeria from the US, you use 011 + 213, not +1.
How do I call Algeria from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +213 followed by the local Algeria number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.58/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Algeria?
Yes — when calling from outside Algeria, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call Algeria for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Algeria phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.58/min.
Can I dial Algeria from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +213 + the local number.
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