How to call Bolivia
- From mobile
- +591 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 591 x xxxxxxx
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How to call Bolivia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Bolivia from abroad
How to make a call to Bolivia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Bolivian numbers have no 0 to drop, so the area digit stays right after 591.
- 00Exit code
- 591Country code of Bolivia
- 2La Paz
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Bolivia
Pick the department digit
A landline needs 1 digit after 591, and the digit names the department.
- La Paz+591 2
- Santa Cruz+591 3
- Cochabamba+591 4
Mobiles start with 6 or 7
A mobile has 8 digits and takes no area digit.
- Mobile 6+591 6xxx xxxx
- Mobile 7+591 7xxx xxxx
Sucre and Tarija use 4
Sucre and Tarija share +591 4 with Cochabamba. Oruro, Potosí, and El Alto share +591 2 with La Paz.
How Bolivia phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2, 3, or 4. The digit names a department, not a city
- Mobiles
- Starts with 6 or 7
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8
Want to call Bolivia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Bolivia
The time now in Bolivia, and the best hours to call. La Paz sets the time for most of Bolivia, so the time difference is the same for nearly every city.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Bolivia
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct17National Dignity DaySaturday
- Nov2All Souls' DayMonday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan22Plurinational State Foundation DayFriday
- Feb8CarnivalMonday
Why a call to Bolivia fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Bolivia's neighbors and most of the world. From the US or Canada, the exit code is 011 instead.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Bolivia's toll-free numbers start with 800. They often can't be reached from outside it.
Questions
How do I call Bolivia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 591 and the number
How do you call Bolivia for an international call to Bolivia?
Dial your exit code, then 591 and the number
How to call to Bolivia, and what is its country code?
The country code of Bolivia is +591
How to call Bolivia number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Which exit code do I dial before 591?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Bolivia mobile number from abroad?
From a mobile in any country, dial +591, then the number
Why does my call to Bolivia not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Bolivia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Bolivia. Most of Bolivia keeps the time of La Paz. Bolivia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Bolivia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Bolivia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Bolivia mobile number?
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 do I type +591 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 591 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can a WhatsApp internet call to Bolivia reach landlines?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Bolivia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to make an online call to a Bolivia number?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Bolivia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call