How to call Chile from Australia
- From mobile
- +56 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 56 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Chile from Australia
How to make a call to Chile from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 0011Australia exit code
- 56Country code of Chile
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +56 x xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +56 2 2123 4567
- Mobile
- +56 2 2123 4567
- Landline
- 0011 56 2 2123 4567
Main area codes in Chile
The area code comes right after 56, then the local number
- Santiago0011 5621980011 5622then the local number
- Antofagasta0011 5655then 7 digits
- Valparaíso0011 5632then 7 digits
- Puerto Montt0011 5665then 7 digits
- Arica0011 5658then 7 digits
- Temuco0011 5645then 7 digits
- Concepción0011 5641then 7 digits
- Rancagua0011 5672then 7 digits
Before you call Chile
Santiago makes a 9-digit number
Dial 2198 and 5 more digits, or 22 and 7 more digits.
- 5-digit local0011 56 2198
- 7-digit local0011 56 22
Dial other Chilean cities
The city code comes right after 56, then 7 digits.
- Iquique0011 56 57
- La Serena0011 56 51
- Talca0011 56 71
Check the time difference first
Chile is 13 or 14 hours behind Sydney, so check the clock before calling Chile cell phones.
Calling Chile from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Chile for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75/min. Optus Flex Plus and Vodafone Prepaid Plus include Chile; Telstra has no plan that includes it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 35× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $1.75 landline · $1.03 mobile |
 | $0.49 |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
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 starts in Chile and in Australia in different months, so the gap shifts twice a year.
- Time difference
- September to October: 13 hours behind Sydney
- October to September: 14 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 3
Why a call to Chile 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 Chile also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number is not actually toll-free
Questions
How do I call Chile from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +56, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Chile included in Australia phone plans?
Yes, on most. Optus and Vodafone include calls to Chile in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Chile from Australia?
Nothing extra on Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75 a minute. Suparelay calls Chile from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Santiago from Australia?
For Santiago, dial 0011 56 2198, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Chile?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 56. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +56 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 56 and the number
Can I call Chile on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 56 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Chile
Why isn't my call going through to Chile?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number is not actually toll-free. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Chile from Australia for free?
Only on Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Chile from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Chile 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 Chile without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Chile landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 56, then the number
How to make an international call to Chile?
Dial 0011 56, then the number. From a mobile, +56 works too
When is the best time to call Chile?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Chile. September to October: 13 hours behind Sydney. October to September: 14 hours behind Sydney