French Guiana Calling Code: +594
Complete guide to calling French Guiana — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call French Guiana from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +594 — the country calling code for French Guiana
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About French Guiana Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for French Guiana it is +594. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +594 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. French Guiana is in South America.
French Guiana is known locally as Guyane — Cayenne is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +594 so it works from any country.
The ITU-T E.164 recommendation standardizes international numbering, giving every country and territory a distinct prefix. Without the correct prefix, international calls cannot be routed to the right destination.
Where the +594 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +594 is assigned to French Guiana, located in South America, with the capital Cayenne. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to French Guiana from outside the country.
A number displayed as +594 … is in international format: +594 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +594 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 5 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around French Guiana, in South America. When saving French Guiana numbers internationally, write +594 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
French Guiana Phone Number Formats
Numbers in French Guiana use the standard E.164 pattern — +594, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +594 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +594 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within French Guiana: dial the local number directly
In most countries, domestic numbers start with a trunk prefix (often 0) that must be omitted internationally: dial your exit code, then +594, then the local number as written without its leading zero.
Time Zone in French Guiana
French Guiana runs on America/Cayenne, which is UTC-03:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC-03:00) to plan calls to French Guiana. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Cayenne during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift French Guiana's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Emergency Numbers in French Guiana
If you need urgent help while in French Guiana, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside French Guiana.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 17 or 112 |
| Fire | 18 |
| Ambulance | 15 |
Example: Calling French Guiana Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to French Guiana works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the French Guiana country code +594
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +594 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the French Guiana country code +594
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +594 [area code] [number], or +594 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +594 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling French Guiana from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing French Guiana (+594) from abroad:
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 011 | 011 594 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 594 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 594 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 594 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 594 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 594 [local number] |
| Germany | 00 | 00 594 [local number] |
| France | 00 | 00 594 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +594 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for French Guiana?
The international calling code for French Guiana is +594.
How do I call French Guiana from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +594, then the local phone number.
How do I call French Guiana from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +594, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +594 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within French Guiana?
If you're already in French Guiana, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +594 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of French Guiana?
The capital of French Guiana is Cayenne. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +594 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in French Guiana?
Police: 17 or 112, Fire: 18, Ambulance: 15. These numbers are only valid inside French Guiana.
Other Countries in South America
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling French Guiana from Peru or Argentina works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +594, then the local number. Within South America, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.