How to call the USA from Chile
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Chile
How to make a call to the USA from Chile: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a landline, your carrier's code replaces the exit code: 1710, 1230, or 1810.
- +From a mobile
- 1Country code of the USA
- xxx xxx xxxxThe 10-digit number, area code first
- Claro1710 1
- Entel1230 1
- Movistar1810 1
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City+1212+1332+1646+1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles+1213+1310+1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn+1347+1718then 7 digits
- Chicago+1312+1773+1872then 7 digits
- Houston+1281+1713+1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix+1480+1602+1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia+1215+1267+1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio+1210+1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial New York City and other cities
Each city has its own area code after the 1, then 7 digits.
- New York City+1 212
- Los Angeles+1 213
- Chicago+1 312
- Houston+1 281
Cell phones and toll free numbers
Calling the USA cell phones and toll free numbers takes the same +1 and 10 digits. Some numbers do not take calls from abroad.
- +mobile
- 1USA
- xxx xxx xxxx10 digits
Calling the USA from Chile without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Chile charge up to $0.72/min. No carrier in Chile that we checked includes the USA in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or an access code.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 18× cheaper | |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.71 + $0.053 per call with access code 1230 |
 | $0.25 with access code 1810 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time changes the time difference between Chile and the US, so check the clock above before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: the same time as Santiago
- January 1 to March 8: 2 hours behind Santiago
- March 8 to April 5: 1 hour behind Santiago
- September 6 to November 1: 1 hour behind Santiago
- November 1 to December 31: 2 hours behind Santiago
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Movistar prepaid can use carrier 188
A Movistar prepaid caller dials 188, then 0, then the country code, area code and number.
Movistar Chile, Larga distancia internacionalEntel 123 adds CLP 52 per call from subscription mobiles
A subscription mobile that calls abroad from Chile through Entel 123 pays 52 pesos for each call, on top of the per-minute rate.
Entel, LDILong-distance access needs express activation
International calls charged to your subscription require express activation of long-distance access. Ask your carrier to enable it.
Reglamento de servicios de telecomunicaciones, article 36From any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call the USA from Chile?
Dial +1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How to call the USA from Chile on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Chile
How to call the USA landline from Chile?
From a landline in Chile, dial your carrier's code, then 1 and the number: 1710 with Claro, 1230 with Entel, and 1810 with Movistar
How do I make an international call to the USA?
Dial +1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Are calls to the USA included in Chile phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Chile that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from Chile?
With no plan, carriers in Chile charge up to $0.72 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call the USA from Chile 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 the USA from Chile on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
What is the best way to call the USA from Chile?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call New York City from Chile?
For New York City, dial +1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Does Claro include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 60 minutes. Claro includes 60 minutes to the USA with Bolsa Larga distancia internacional 60 Min
Does Movistar include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 120 minutes. Movistar includes 120 minutes to the USA with Mundo Móvil 120
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: the same time as Santiago. January 1 to March 8: 2 hours behind Santiago. March 8 to April 5: 1 hour behind Santiago. September 6 to November 1: 1 hour behind Santiago. November 1 to December 31: 2 hours behind Santiago