Chile +56
To call Chile from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 56, then the local number. In full: +56 2 2123 4567.
The country calling code for Chile is +56. A number starting +56 or 0056 is a call to or from Chile. From abroad: +56 2 2123 4567.
To call Chile from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 56, then the local number as is. The +56 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Chile from abroad
011 56 2 2123 456700 56 2 2123 45670011 56 2 2123 4567+56 2 2123 45672 2123 4567 is a real-format Chile mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Chile area codes
In Chile, landlines usually include an area code after +56 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
600 123 456from abroad+56 600 123 4562 2123 4567from abroad+56 2 2123 4567Landline numbers in Chile have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 2. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +56.
Calling abroad from Chile
To call another country from Chile, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Chile to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Chile number in international format is written +56 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Chile
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Chile 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 +56?
Chile has the country calling code +56.
How do I call Chile from the United States?
Dial 011, then 56, then the local number as is — for example 011 2 2123 4567.
What does +56 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Chile. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +56 mobile or landline?
The +56 code identifies the country, not the line type; Chile landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Chile
4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Chile. The largest is Entel, with about 8.12 million subscribers (September 2025). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
formerly, Entel PCS
Owned by Almendral Group (100%)
formerly, Movistar, Telefónica Móvil and BellSouth
Owned by NJJ (51%), Millicom (49%)
formerly, Nextel
Owned by Novator Partners (100%)
formerly, Smartcom
Owned by ClaroVTR (50% América Móvil, 50% Liberty Latin America)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Chile: 5G 3500, LTE 1700, LTE 1900, LTE 2600, LTE 3500, LTE 700, LTE 850. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2012-01-16, a transfer takes about 1 day(s) and costs free.
Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — GTD/Telsur Móvil, Virgin Mobile, Mundo Móvil, VTR Móvil, Telsur.
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 Chile
With 133 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Chile has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (96 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
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 Chile
+56 800 123 456Free from inside Chile. From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Chile via Google libphonenumber.
Peru +51
Bolivia +591
Argentina +54