🇦🇷USA to Argentina Calling Guide

How to Call
Argentina from USA

Calling Argentina from United States normally means dialing 011 then +54 before the local number. StartACall places the call from your browser instead, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.

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  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
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Product facts: Calling Argentina

  • Outbound calling: Place calls to Argentina (+54) instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
Dialing Instructions
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How to Call Argentina from USA

Dialing Argentina requires attention to detail, especially for mobile phones.

1

USA Exit Code

Dial 011.
This signals an international call from the USA.
(On mobile/VoIP, just use +)

2

Argentina Code (+54)

Dial 54.
This routes your call to the Argentine telecom network.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the city code (e.g., 11 for BA) and the subscriber number.See mobile rules below!

Calling Mobile Phones? Read This!

To call an Argentine mobile phone from abroad, you must:
1. Insert a 9 after the country code (+54).
2. Remove the local prefix 15 if the number has it.

Landline (Buenos Aires)
011 54 11 1234 5678
Mobile (Buenos Aires)
011 54 9 11 1234 5678
(Note the added 9 and no 15)

Argentina City Area Codes

Use these area codes for landline calls. Remember to add '9' before the area code if calling a mobile phone.

CityRegionArea Code
Buenos AiresCapital11
CórdobaCórdoba351
RosarioSanta Fe341
MendozaMendoza261
La PlataBuenos Aires221
CityRegionArea Code
Mar del PlataBuenos Aires223
San Miguel de TucumánTucumán381
SaltaSalta387
Santa FeSanta Fe342
San JuanSan Juan264

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Argentina?

The country calling code for Argentina is +54. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US) and before the area code.

How do I call a mobile number in Argentina?

This is the most common issue! You must insert a '9' between the country code (+54) and the area code. Also, remove the local prefix '15'. The format is: 011 54 9 [Area Code] [Number].

What is the area code for Buenos Aires?

The area code for Buenos Aires is 11. For landlines, dial 011 54 11... For mobiles, dial 011 54 9 11...

Why does my call to Argentina fail?

The most common reason is forgetting the '9' for mobile phones or including the '15' prefix which is only used for local calls within Argentina. Check your dialing format and try again.

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Calling Argentina from United States: what to know

Argentina answers on the country code +54, with the capital in Buenos Aires and most business concentrated around Buenos Aires (city), Córdoba and Rosario. The working language for business is Spanish, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 18:00. Buenos Aires lunches are long and late; calls between 13:00 to 15:00 frequently miss.

From United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +54 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United States and Argentina.

Most mobiles in Argentina sit on operators such as Claro Argentina, Movistar Argentina, Personal (Telecom Argentina). Argentine mobiles are dialed with a '9' inserted between the country code and area code when calling from abroad: +54 9 11 xxxx-xxxx. Landlines drop the 9: +54 11 xxxx-xxxx.

Argentina runs on UTC minus 3, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Argentina from United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +54

    +54 routes the call to Argentina.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Buenos Aires (city) that means including the area code 11.

Best time to call Argentina

The destination is 2 hours ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 15:00
Argentina clock (UTC minus 3)
11:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Argentina are within normal working hours.

Rates to Argentina (+54)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$1.0624$10.62
Landline$0.1852$1.85

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Argentina from United States?+

Dial 011 then +54 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Argentina?+

The country code for Argentina is +54. Buenos Aires (city) uses the area code 11.

What is the best time to call Argentina?+

The destination is 2 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 15:00 your time reaches Argentina during its working day (11:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Argentina?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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