05 area code — Stann Creek District
In Belize, the area code 05 covers Stann Creek District. Numbers are written internationally as +501 5.
How to call Stann Creek District
- From abroad
- +501 5 XXX XXXX
- Within Belize
- 05 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +501
About the 05 area code
When you see a number beginning +501 5, it belongs to Stann Creek District: the 501 is Belize's country calling code and 5 is the area code.
Area codes like 05 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Belize number. To actually receive an SMS on a Belize number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Stann Creek District?
Stann Creek District uses the area code 05, written internationally as +501 5.
How do I call Stann Creek District from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +501 5, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Stann Creek District?
Stann Creek District is in the America/Belize time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 05 a mobile or a landline code?
05 is a geographic (landline) area code for Stann Creek District. Mobile numbers in Belize use their own separate prefixes.