How to call Argentina from Spain
- From mobile
- +54 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 54 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Argentina from Spain
How to make a call to Argentina from Spain: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial a 10-digit number after 54, or 11 digits for some, counting the area code.
- 00Spain exit code
- 54Country code of Argentina
- 11Buenos Aires
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
- 00 54 11 2345 6789
Main area codes in Argentina
The area code comes right after 54, then the local number
- Buenos Aires00 5411then 8 digits
- Córdoba00 54351then 7 digits
- Rosario00 54341then 7 digits
- Mar del Plata00 54223then 7 digits
- San Miguel de Tucumán00 54381then 7 digits
- Santa Fe00 54342then 7 digits
- Neuquén00 54299then 7 digits
- La Plata00 54221then 7 digits
Before you call Argentina
Mendoza and other city codes
Mendoza takes 7 more digits after its code.
- Mendoza00 54 261
- Córdoba00 54 351
- Rosario00 54 341
Drop the 0 of the area code
Argentine area codes start with a 0 at home, and you leave it out after 54.
- Fails
- 00 54 011 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 54 11 xxxx xxxx
Calling Argentina cell phones
Type the plus on a mobile in Spain, and it adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial **54**
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Argentina from Spain without an international plan
Suparelay calls Argentina for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.03/min. Movistar Prepago Plus covers landlines in Argentina only, so a mobile there needs another way to call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 40× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.27 mobile |
 | $1.86 + $0.87 per call |
 | $0.68 + $1.01 per call |
 | $1.86 + $0.87 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 when Spain moves its clocks, in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 5 hours behind Madrid
- October to March: 4 hours behind Madrid
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Argentina fails
Movistar prices a call from Spain by destination
On Movistar, the price of a call from Spain depends on the destination. A prepaid plan includes minutes only for countries on the Movistar prepaid list. Check the rate for your destination in the Movistar search before you call.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesMovistar needs international calling enabled
On Movistar, you must enable the option Roaming y llamadas internacionales in Mi Movistar before you call abroad from Spain.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesFrom 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
How to call Argentina from Spain on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +54, then the number. It works from any mobile in Spain
Are calls to Argentina included in Spain phone plans?
Yes, on most. Orange and Vodafone include calls to Argentina in their plans. Movistar 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 Spain?
With no plan, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.03 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Buenos Aires from Spain?
For Buenos Aires, dial 00 54 11, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Argentina?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
Is there a free call to Argentina, and how to call Argentina from Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain?
From a landline in Spain, dial 00 54, then the number
When is the best time to call Argentina?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Argentina. March to October: 5 hours behind Madrid. October to March: 4 hours behind Madrid
How do I call Argentina from Spain, and how to make an international call to Argentina?
Dial 00 54, then the number. From a mobile, +54 works too