How to call Chile
- From mobile
- +56 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 56 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Chile from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Chile from abroad
How to make a call to Chile from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 56Country code of Chile
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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 Chile
City codes after +56
Dial the city code right after 56, then 7 more digits, 9 digits in all.
- Antofagasta+56 55
- Concepción+56 41
- Temuco+56 45
- Puerto Montt+56 65
Santiago has a 2198 code
Lines under 2198 have 5 local digits, not 7.
- +56Chile
- 2198Santiago
- xxxxxlocal number
Check the clock before you call
Read the time difference and any daylight saving time change in the clock above.
How Chile phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Named by area. Santiago numbers start with 22, and Valparaíso numbers start with 32.
- Mobiles
- Chile's mobile numbers do not have one starting digit that marks every line.
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 1 or 8. Free to call from a landline or mobile inside Chile.
Want to call Chile?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Chile
The time now in Chile, and the best hours to call
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 3
Holidays in Chile
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct12Meeting of Two Worlds' DayMonday
- Oct31Reformation DaySaturday
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Dec8Immaculate ConceptionTuesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
Why a call to Chile fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Chile, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011.
The number is not actually toll-free
Numbers that start with 6, such as Chile's 600 lines, connect only calls a company already agreed to make. They are not a free way to reach a business.
Questions
How do I call Chile from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 56 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 56?
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 a Chile mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +56, then the number
Why does my call to Chile not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number is not actually toll-free. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Chile now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Chile. Most of Chile keeps the time of Santiago
How much does it cost to call Chile?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Chile. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Chile or to a Chile 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 +56 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 56 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Chile?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Chile needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call Chile number as an international call to Chile?
Dial your exit code, then 56 and the number
How do you call Chile, and how to call to Chile?
Dial your exit code, then 56 and the number
What's the best way to call Chile?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Chile needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do I make an online call to a Chile number, an internet call to Chile?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Chile needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser