How to call Argentina from Australia
- From mobile
- +54 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 54 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Argentina from Australia
How to make a call to Argentina from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A number in Argentina has 10 or 11 digits after 54, counting the area code.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 54Country code of Argentina
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +54 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +54 11 2345 6789
- Mobile
- +54 11 2345 6789
- Landline
- 0011 54 11 2345 6789
Main area codes in Argentina
The area code comes right after 54, then the local number
- Buenos Aires0011 5411then 8 digits
- Córdoba0011 54351then 7 digits
- Rosario0011 54341then 7 digits
- Mar del Plata0011 54223then 7 digits
- San Miguel de Tucumán0011 54381then 7 digits
- Santa Fe0011 54342then 7 digits
- Neuquén0011 54299then 7 digits
- La Plata0011 54221then 7 digits
Before you call Argentina
Dial the big cities by code
Buenos Aires takes 8 more digits after its code. Córdoba and Rosario take 7.
- Buenos Aires0011 54 11
- Córdoba0011 54 351
- Rosario0011 54 341
Drop the 0 before the area code
A 10-digit number in Argentina counts the area code but not the 0 before it. Leave that 0 out after 54.
- Fails
- 0011 54 011 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 0011 54 11 xxxx xxxx
Reach Mendoza with 261
Mendoza has its own area code, then 7 digits.
- 0011exit
- 54Argentina
- 261Mendoza
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling Argentina from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Argentina for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.96/min. Optus and Vodafone include Argentina on set plans, and Telstra has no plan that includes it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 39× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.27 mobile |
 | $0.73 landline · $1.96 mobile |
 | $0.49 |
 | $0.69 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call Argentina?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Argentina
The time now in Argentina, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes with Australian daylight saving time, because Argentina keeps the same clock all year.
- Time difference
- April to October: 13 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 14 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Argentina fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Argentina also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
Calling Argentina cell phones: how to call Argentina from Australia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +54, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Argentina included in Australia phone plans?
On some plans. Optus includes calls to Argentina in its plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Argentina from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.96 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Buenos Aires from Australia?
For Buenos Aires, dial 0011 54 11, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Argentina?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 54. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +54 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 54 and the number
Can I call Argentina on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 54 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Argentina
Why isn't my call going through to Argentina?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to Argentina: how to call Argentina from Australia for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Argentina from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Argentina without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Argentina landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 54, then the number
How to make an international call to Argentina, and how do I call Argentina from Australia?
Dial 0011 54, then the number. From a mobile, +54 works too
When is the best time to call Argentina?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Argentina. April to October: 13 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 14 hours behind Sydney