🇨🇱Updated 2025 Dialing Guide

How to Call Chile
From the USA

Calling Santiago, Valparaíso, or a mobile in Chile? The country code is +56. Chile now uses a unified 9-digit dialing format for all calls. Connect instantly from your browser without roaming fees.

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Step-by-Step Dialing Instructions

Chile simplified its dialing system in 2016. All numbers are now 9 digits long.

1

Exit Code

Dial 011 if calling from a US landline.
(On mobile or VoIP, just use +)

2

Country Code

Dial 56. This is the unique country code for Chile.

3

9-Digit Number

Dial the full 9-digit number.
Mobiles usually start with 9. Landlines often start with 2 (Santiago) or other digits.

The "All 9 Digits" Rule

Unlike the past where you needed city codes, Chile now uses a unified 9-digit system.

Landline (Santiago)
+56 22 123 4567
Mobile
+56 9 8765 4321

Common Number Prefixes

Although area codes are technically gone, landline numbers still start with specific digits based on region.

CityRegionStarts With
SantiagoMetropolitan22...
ValparaísoValparaíso32...
ConcepciónBiobío41...
La SerenaCoquimbo51...
AntofagastaAntofagasta55...
CityRegionStarts With
TemucoAraucanía45...
Puerto MonttLos Lagos65...
IquiqueTarapacá57...
Punta ArenasMagallanes61...
Viña del MarValparaíso32...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Chile?

The country code for Chile is +56. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for USA) and before the 9-digit local number.

How do I call a mobile phone in Chile?

Chilean mobile numbers are 9 digits long and almost always start with the digit 9. To call one from the USA, dial 011 + 56 + 9XXXXXXXX.

What happened to Chile area codes?

In 2016, Chile switched to a unified 9-digit numbering plan. Area codes were incorporated into the phone numbers. For example, Santiago numbers that used to be 2 + 7 digits became 22 + 7 digits (total 9).

Is it expensive to call Chile from the USA?

Traditional carriers like AT&T or Verizon can charge $2.00+ per minute. However, using a VoIP service like StartACall, you can call Chile for just pennies per minute using your internet connection.

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