The +592 country code is for Guyana, the only English-speaking country in South America. Guyana sits on the northeastern coast of the continent, bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname. About 800,000 people live here, with the majority concentrated along the narrow coastal strip around Georgetown, the capital.
Guyana has a massive diaspora - more Guyanese live abroad than in the country itself. The largest communities are in the US (mainly New York), Canada (Toronto), and the UK (London). This means phone traffic between Guyana and these three countries is heavy and constant. The recent oil boom (ExxonMobil started production offshore in 2019) has also brought an influx of international workers and business calls.
Quick answer: Guyana's country code is +592. Phone numbers are 7 digits. There is no trunk prefix. Mobile numbers start with 6, and Georgetown landlines start with 2. Dial +592 followed by the 7-digit number.
How to call Guyana: quick reference
Guyana has no trunk prefix, so the local number is exactly what you dial after +592. Here's the format from common calling origins.
| Calling from | Dialing format |
|---|---|
| US/Canada mobile | +592 [local number] |
| US/Canada landline | 011-592-[local number] |
| UK | 00-592-[local number] |
| Suriname | 00-592-[local number] |
| Brazil | 00-592-[local number] |
Understanding Guyana phone numbers
Guyana uses 7-digit phone numbers with no area codes. The first digit (or first few digits) indicate the number type and sometimes the region.
Mobile numbers
Mobile numbers start with 6 and are 7 digits long: +592 6XX XXXX. Both carriers (GTT and Digicel) use the 6-prefix. You can't tell which carrier a number belongs to just by looking at it, since number portability means people can switch carriers and keep their number.
Landline numbers
Georgetown landline numbers start with 2: +592 2XX XXXX. Numbers outside Georgetown use different prefixes - for example, Linden area numbers start with 44, Berbice with 33, and Bartica with 45. All are still 7 digits after the country code.
Number structure
| Type | Prefix | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 6 | +592 6XX XXXX | +592 612 3456 |
| Georgetown landline | 2 | +592 2XX XXXX | +592 225 1234 |
| Berbice landline | 33 | +592 33X XXXX | +592 333 4567 |
| Linden landline | 44 | +592 44X XXXX | +592 444 5678 |
Mobile carriers in Guyana
Guyana has two mobile carriers. The market was a monopoly until 2007 when a second licence was issued.
GTT (Guyana Telephone & Telegraph)
GTT is the incumbent carrier, originally a state monopoly that was partially privatized. It runs the fixed-line network across the country and also offers mobile service. GTT has the widest landline coverage, including rural areas and the interior. For mobile, GTT's network covers Georgetown and the main coastal towns, with limited reach into the rainforest interior.
Digicel Guyana
Digicel entered the market in 2007 and quickly gained a large share of mobile subscribers. It's a Caribbean-wide carrier (headquartered in Jamaica) and is popular with younger users. Digicel's mobile coverage is strong along the coast and in populated areas but patchy in the interior. Digicel does not operate a landline network.
Coverage gaps
Guyana's interior is mostly dense rainforest with scattered Amerindian communities. Mobile coverage drops off quickly once you leave the coastal strip. Communities in regions like the Rupununi, Barima-Waini, and Potaro-Siparuni rely on satellite phones, HF radio, or community phones run by GTT. If you're calling someone in the interior, a landline number is more likely to reach them than a mobile.
Don't confuse +592 with nearby codes
Guyana's +592 is sometimes mixed up with its neighbours and other Caribbean codes:
| Code | Country | Why it's confused |
|---|---|---|
| +597 | Suriname | Next-door neighbour, similar code (592 vs 597). Both are on South America's north coast. |
| +593 | Ecuador | One digit off (592 vs 593). Easy to mis-dial. |
| +595 | Paraguay | Same 59X block. Another South American country. |
| +1 (area codes) | Caribbean islands | Many Caribbean nations use +1. Guyana is culturally Caribbean but doesn't use +1 - it has its own +592 code. |
The Suriname confusion is the most common. Both countries share a border, both have diverse populations, and their codes are close. If you're calling someone on the Guyana-Suriname border (like in the Corentyne area), double-check which side they're on.
Time zone considerations
Guyana uses Guyana Time (GYT, UTC-4) year-round. No daylight saving time. This puts Guyana in the same time zone as the US East Coast during winter (EST) and one hour behind during summer (EDT).
| Your location | Time difference from Guyana | Best calling window |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast (EST/EDT) | Same (winter) / -1 hour (summer) | Anytime during business hours |
| US West Coast (PST/PDT) | +3 hours (winter) / +2 hours (summer) | 7am-2pm your time |
| UK (GMT/BST) | +4 hours (winter) / +5 hours (summer) | 12pm-6pm your time (8am-2pm Guyana) |
| Canada Toronto (EST/EDT) | Same (winter) / -1 hour (summer) | Anytime during business hours |
| Caribbean (AST) | Same | Anytime |
The near-identical time zone with New York and Toronto is convenient, since that's where most of the Guyanese diaspora lives.
Communication in Guyana
Business hours
Guyanese businesses typically operate Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Government offices keep similar hours but can close as early as 3:30pm. Saturday is a half-day for many shops in Georgetown. Banks close by 2pm most days. Nothing is open on Sunday except some supermarkets and gas stations. Call early in the day for the best chance of reaching someone at a business.
Language
English is the official language and the language of business, education, and government. Everyone you reach by phone will speak English. Guyanese Creole (Creolese) is widely spoken informally and you may hear it on casual calls - it's based on English but can be hard to follow if you're not used to it. Hindi, Urdu, and Amerindian languages are spoken in some communities but phone interactions will be in English or Creolese.
Network quality
Call quality in Georgetown and along the coast is decent. GTT's landline network is aging in some areas, which can mean static on the line. Mobile call quality on both GTT and Digicel is generally good in coverage areas. International calls route through submarine cable and satellite, with quality comparable to other Caribbean destinations. The interior is a different story - calls to remote communities may have delays or drop depending on the link.
The Guyana diaspora
Where Guyanese live abroad
The Guyanese diaspora is enormous relative to the country's size. An estimated 500,000+ Guyanese live in the United States (concentrated in Queens, New York - especially Richmond Hill and Ozone Park), with another 100,000+ in Canada (mostly Toronto's Scarborough area). The UK has a community of around 50,000, mainly in London. Smaller groups live in Barbados, Trinidad, Suriname, and other Caribbean nations.
Why they call home
Family calls are the backbone of Guyana's international phone traffic. The diaspora sends remittances that make up a large share of the economy, and phone calls coordinate those transfers. People call to check on elderly parents, manage property, arrange weddings and funerals, and stay connected with a country many left for economic reasons but still consider home. Major holidays like Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and Mashramani (Guyana's Republic Day in February) bring spikes in call volume. The oil boom has also increased business calls as diaspora members look at investment opportunities back home.
Dialing examples
Calling a Georgetown landline from New York
You need to reach a business in Georgetown at 225 1234. From a US mobile, dial: +592 225 1234. From a US landline: 011 592 225 1234. The 2 at the start tells you it's a Georgetown landline.
Calling a Guyanese mobile from Toronto
Your family member's mobile is 612 3456. From a Canadian mobile, dial: +592 612 3456. From a Canadian landline: 011 592 612 3456. The 6 prefix means it's a mobile number.
Calling Berbice from the UK
You need to reach someone in New Amsterdam, Berbice at 333 4567. From a UK phone, dial: +592 333 4567. Or from a UK landline: 00 592 333 4567. The 33 prefix is for the Berbice region.
Calling from Suriname
To call Guyana from neighbouring Suriname, dial: 00 592 followed by the 7-digit number. From a Surinamese mobile, you can also use +592 directly.
Common mistakes to avoid
Using +1 instead of +592
Guyana is culturally Caribbean - it's a CARICOM member, plays cricket, and celebrates Mashramani. But unlike most Caribbean nations (Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados), Guyana does not use the +1 country code. Dialling +1 592 will route to an area code in the US/Canada numbering plan, not to Guyana. Always use +592.
Adding a trunk prefix
Guyana doesn't use a trunk prefix. Some callers add a 0 before the number by habit (from countries where you dial 0 for local calls). Dialling +592 0225 1234 will fail. Just dial the 7 digits directly after +592.
Confusing +592 with +597 (Suriname)
One digit off sends your call to the wrong country. Suriname is +597, Guyana is +592. If you're calling someone in the border region along the Corentyne River, make sure you have the right code. The phone systems are completely separate.
Expecting coverage in the interior
If you're trying to reach someone in Lethem, Kaieteur, or an Amerindian village in the Rupununi, their mobile probably doesn't work. Try their landline or ask if they have a satellite phone number. Mobile coverage in Guyana is a coastal phenomenon.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What country uses the +592 code?
Guyana, the only English-speaking country in South America. It's located on the northeastern coast, bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname. The capital is Georgetown.
Does Guyana use the +1 Caribbean code?
No. Unlike most Caribbean nations, Guyana has its own country code (+592). It does not participate in the North American Numbering Plan. Dialling +1 followed by a Guyanese number will not connect to Guyana.
How many digits are Guyanese phone numbers?
Seven digits after the country code. Mobile numbers start with 6, Georgetown landlines start with 2, and other regions have their own prefixes (33 for Berbice, 44 for Linden). There's no trunk prefix to add or remove.
How much does it cost to call Guyana?
With CallSky, Economy rates are $0.46/min for landlines and $0.38/min for mobiles. Premium rates are $0.44/min for landlines and $0.36/min for mobiles. Mobile is actually cheaper than landline here.
Is there mobile coverage across all of Guyana?
No. Mobile coverage is limited to Georgetown, the coastal strip, and a few major towns. The vast interior (rainforest, savanna, Amerindian communities) has little to no mobile signal. Remote areas depend on landlines, satellite phones, and HF radio.
For more South American dialing guides, see Suriname (+597), Brazil (+55), or browse the full country code directory.