Bolivia +591
To call Bolivia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 591, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +591 71234567.
The country calling code for Bolivia is +591. A number starting +591 or 00591 is a call to or from Bolivia. From abroad: +591 71234567.
To call Bolivia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 591, then the local number without its leading 0. The +591 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Bolivia from abroad
011 591 7123456700 591 712345670011 591 71234567+591 7123456771234567 is a real-format Bolivia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Bolivia area codes
In Bolivia, landlines usually include an area code after +591 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
02 2123456from abroad+591 2 2123456071234567from abroad+591 71234567Landline numbers in Bolivia have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +591.
Calling abroad from Bolivia
To call another country from Bolivia, dial the exit code 00 + carrier code (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Bolivia to the United States, for example: + 1 201 555 0123.
A Bolivia number in international format is written +591 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Bolivia
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Bolivia for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +591?
Bolivia has the country calling code +591.
How do I call Bolivia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 591, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 71234567.
What does +591 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Bolivia. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +591 mobile or landline?
The +591 code identifies the country, not the line type; Bolivia landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Bolivia
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Bolivia. The largest is Entel, with about 5.00 million subscribers (Dec 2015). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Ministry of Public Works, Services and Housing (97.4671%) and 1200 other shareholders (2.5329%)
Owned by Millicom (100%)(Atlas Investissement (Iliad S.A.) 42.2%)
Owned by Trilogy International Partners (71.5%) and Cooperativa de Telecomunicaciones Cochabamba R.L. [es] (28.5%)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Bolivia: 5G 3500, LTE 1700, LTE 700. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2018-10-01, a transfer takes about 1 day(s) and costs free.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Bolivia
With 98 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Bolivia is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 80 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Bolivia
+591 800 17 1234Free from inside Bolivia (numbers starting with 80010 / 80017). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Bolivia via Google libphonenumber.
Peru +51
Chile +56
Paraguay +595
Brazil +55
Argentina +54