How to call Chile from the UK
- From mobile
- +56 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 56 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Chile from the UK
How to make a call to Chile from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Santiago has 2 codes: 22 takes 7 local digits and 2198 takes 5, which makes a 9-digit number either way.
- 00The UK exit code
- 56Country code of Chile
- 22Santiago
- xxxxxxxLocal number
- 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
- 00 56 2 2123 4567
Main area codes in Chile
The area code comes right after 56, then the local number
- Santiago00 56219800 5622then the local number
- Antofagasta00 5655then 7 digits
- Valparaíso00 5632then 7 digits
- Puerto Montt00 5665then 7 digits
- Arica00 5658then 7 digits
- Temuco00 5645then 7 digits
- Concepción00 5641then 7 digits
- Rancagua00 5672then 7 digits
Before you call Chile
Dial the big cities outside Santiago
Each city code is followed by 7 digits.
- Valparaíso00 56 32
- Concepción00 56 41
- Temuco00 56 45
Reach the north and the centre
Iquique, La Serena, and Talca also take 7 digits after the code.
- Iquique00 56 57
- La Serena00 56 51
- Talca00 56 71
Calling Chile cell phones with +56
A contact saved as +56 and the number works from a UK mobile at home and when you travel.
Calling Chile from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Chile for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Chile only in the £15 Big Bundle, Vodafone needs its International opt-in, and EE has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 122× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.053 landline · $0.092 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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. The time difference changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you dial.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 3 hours behind London
- March 29 to April 5: 4 hours behind London
- April 5 to September 6: 5 hours behind London
- September 6 to October 25: 4 hours behind London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 3
Why a call to Chile fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 to call Chile from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +56, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Chile included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Chile in a plan
How much does it cost to call Chile from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Santiago from the UK?
For Santiago, dial 00 56 2198, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Chile?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 the UK for free? Is there a free call to Chile?
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 Chile from the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 56, then the number
When is the best time to call Chile?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Chile. Most of the year: 3 hours behind London. March 29 to April 5: 4 hours behind London. April 5 to September 6: 5 hours behind London. September 6 to October 25: 4 hours behind London
How do I call Chile from the UK, and how to make an international call to Chile?
Dial 00 56, then the number. From a mobile, +56 works too