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Paraguay +595

To call Paraguay from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 595, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +595 961 456789.

CapitalAsuncion Dialing zone5 — Central & South America Local time01:51 UTC−3 Exit code from Paraguay00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Paraguay is +595. A number starting +595 or 00595 is a call to or from Paraguay. From abroad: +595 961 456789.

Country code+595
CapitalAsuncion
ContinentSouth America
Time zoneAmerica/Asuncion
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyGuarani
Emergency128 / 911
Exit code00
Trunk prefix0
Population6,956,071

To call Paraguay from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 595, then the local number without its leading 0. The +595 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Paraguay from abroad

From the US / Canada011 595 961 456789
From the UK & Europe00 595 961 456789
From Australia0011 595 961 456789
From any mobile+595 961 456789

961 456789 is a real-format Paraguay mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.

Paraguay area codes

In Paraguay, landlines usually include an area code after +595 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally(021) 234 5678from abroad+595 21 234 5678
Mobile, written locally0961 456789from abroad+595 961 456789

Landline numbers in Paraguay have 7 to 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 9. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +595.

Calling abroad from Paraguay

To call another country from Paraguay, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Paraguay to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.

A Paraguay number in international format is written +595 …. 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 Paraguay

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Paraguay 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 +595?

Paraguay has the country calling code +595.

How do I call Paraguay from the United States?

Dial 011, then 595, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 961 456789.

What does +595 mean?

It is the international dialing code for Paraguay. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Is +595 mobile or landline?

The +595 code identifies the country, not the line type; Paraguay landlines and mobiles share it.

A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.

Mobile networks in Paraguay

4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Paraguay. The largest is Tigo, with about 4.42 million subscribers (Dec 2025). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

Tigo4G3G2G
4.42 M subscribers · Dec 2025

Owned by Millicom (Atlas Investissement (iliad S.A.) 42.2%)(100%)

Personal4G3G2G
2.40 M subscribers · Nov 2015

Owned by ABC Color and Telecom Argentina

Claro [Claro4G3G2G
0.80 M subscribers · Nov 2015

Paraguay)]

Owned by América Móvil (100%)

VOX [es]4G3G2G
0.36 M subscribers · Nov 2015

Owned by COPACO S.A.

Before you travel
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Paraguay: LTE 1700, LTE 1900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
  • Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2012-11-30, a transfer takes about Up to 8 working days 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 Paraguay

Mobile subscriptions127 per 100 people2023
Internet users82 % of population2024
Fixed lines3.0 per 100 people2023

With 127 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Paraguay has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (82 %), 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 Paraguay

Toll-free+595 9800 012 3456

Free from inside Paraguay (numbers starting with 9800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.

Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Paraguay via Google libphonenumber.

Neighbouring countries

Bolivia +591Brazil +55Argentina +54

All countries in zone 5 — Central & South America