How to call Bolivia from the US
- From mobile
- +591 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 591 x xxxxxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Bolivia from the US
How to make a call to Bolivia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Bolivian landline is an 8-digit number: one area code digit, then 7 more.
- 011The US exit code
- 591Country code of Bolivia
- 2La Paz
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +591 x xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +591 2 2123456
- Mobile
- +591 2 2123456
- Landline
- 011 591 2 2123456
Main area codes in Bolivia
The area code comes right after 591, then the local number
- La Paz011 5912then 7 digits
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra011 5913then 7 digits
- Cochabamba011 5914then 7 digits
- Sucre011 5914then 7 digits
- Oruro011 5912then 7 digits
- Tarija011 5914then 7 digits
- Potosí011 5912then 7 digits
- Trinidad011 5913then 7 digits
Before you call Bolivia
El Alto shares the La Paz code
How do I call Bolivia from the USA to El Alto? Use code 2, then 7 more digits.
- El Alto011 591 2
- La Paz011 591 2
- Oruro011 591 2
- Potosí011 591 2
Type + on a mobile
Calling Bolivia from the USA on a mobile? The phone adds the exit code, and calling Bolivia cell phones works the same.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 591
- Dial the number
Sucre and Tarija take code 4
How to dial Bolivia from the USA to Sucre? Use code 4, as in Cochabamba and Tarija.
- Cochabamba011 591 4
- Sucre011 591 4
- Tarija011 591 4
Calling Bolivia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Bolivia for $0.42/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. A call to Bolivia from the USA needs an add-on or bills by the minute on every US carrier we checked.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.42 landline$0.57 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.20 + tax with plan |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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. The time difference to New York moves because the US changes its clocks and Bolivia does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: the same time as New York
- November to March: 1 hour ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Bolivia fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom any country, a call to Bolivia also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Bolivia from the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +591, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Bolivia included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Bolivia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Bolivia from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
What is the best way to call Bolivia from the US?
Dial 011 591, then the number. From a mobile, +591 works too
How to call La Paz from the USA?
For La Paz, dial 011 591 2, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Bolivia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 591. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +591 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 591 and the number
Can I call Bolivia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 591 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Bolivia
Why isn't my call going through to Bolivia?
The usual causes: 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 Bolivia: how to call Bolivia from the USA 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 Bolivia from the USA on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Bolivia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Bolivia landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 591, then the number
When is the best time to call Bolivia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Bolivia. March to November: the same time as New York. November to March: 1 hour ahead of New York