How to call Chile from the US
- From mobile
- +56 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 56 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Chile from the US
How to make a call to Chile from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Santiago has two codes: 22 with 7 more digits, and 2198 with 5.
- 011The US exit code
- 56Country code of Chile
- 22Santiago
- xxx xxxxLocal 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
- 011 56 2 2123 4567
Main area codes in Chile
The area code comes right after 56, then the local number
- Santiago011 562198011 5622then the local number
- Antofagasta011 5655then 7 digits
- Valparaíso011 5632then 7 digits
- Puerto Montt011 5665then 7 digits
- Arica011 5658then 7 digits
- Temuco011 5645then 7 digits
- Concepción011 5641then 7 digits
- Rancagua011 5672then 7 digits
Before you call Chile
Calling Chile from the USA by city
Each city code takes 7 more digits, so a 9-digit number starts with its 2-digit code. Calling Chile cell phones works the same way.
- Valparaíso011 56 32
- Concepción011 56 41
- Temuco011 56 45
Reach the short Santiago numbers
Numbers with the 2198 code have 5 local digits, not 7. Type it in the dialer above.
- Fails
- 011 56 2198 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 56 2198 xxxxx
Calling Chile from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Chile for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Chile in a plan, so each one needs an add-on for this route.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 80× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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 read the gap above before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: the same time as New York
- January 1 to March 8: 2 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to April 5: 1 hour ahead of New York
- September 6 to November 1: 1 hour ahead of New York
- November 1 to December 31: 2 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 3
Why a call to Chile 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 Chile also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number is not actually toll-free
Questions
How to call to Chile from the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +56, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Chile included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Chile in a plan
How much does it cost to call Chile 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
How to call Santiago from the USA?
For Santiago, dial 011 56 2198, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Chile?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 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 Chile 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 Chile without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Chile landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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: the same time as New York. January 1 to March 8: 2 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to April 5: 1 hour ahead of New York. September 6 to November 1: 1 hour ahead of New York. November 1 to December 31: 2 hours ahead of New York
How to dial Chile from the USA for an international call to Chile?
Dial 011 56, then the number. From a mobile, +56 works too