How to Call Chile
From the USA
Call Chile (+56) straight from your browser in the United States and pay only low per minute rates as you go. Outbound calling needs no number at all, so you add one only if you also want to take calls.
Your costs at a glance
- Outbound: Billed per minute as you go, with nothing to buy upfront.
- Inbound: Attach a US/Canada digital number for $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
What calling Chile costs
- Outbound calling: Get connected anywhere right away and pay nothing but low per minute rates, with no dedicated number required.
- Inbound calling: To answer calls in your browser, just add your own US or Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- App-free: Runs right inside Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
How to Dial Chile, Step by Step
Back in 2016 Chile streamlined its numbering, so every number today is exactly 9 digits.
Exit Code
From a US landline, start with 011.
(On a mobile or VoIP line, just use +)
Country Code
Next comes 56, the country code that belongs to Chile.
9-Digit Number
Finish with the complete 9-digit number.
Mobiles tend to begin with 9, while landlines often begin with 2 (Santiago) or other digits.
The "All 9 Digits" Rule
Where you once had to add separate city codes, Chile now relies on a single unified 9-digit system.
Number Prefixes by Region
Even though formal area codes have disappeared, landline numbers still open with particular digits tied to each region.
| City | Region | Starts With |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | Metropolitan | 22... |
| Valparaíso | Valparaíso | 32... |
| Concepción | Biobío | 41... |
| La Serena | Coquimbo | 51... |
| Antofagasta | Antofagasta | 55... |
| City | Region | Starts With |
|---|---|---|
| Temuco | Araucanía | 45... |
| Puerto Montt | Los Lagos | 65... |
| Iquique | Tarapacá | 57... |
| Punta Arenas | Magallanes | 61... |
| Viña del Mar | Valparaíso | 32... |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Chile?
Chile's country code is +56. It goes right after your exit code (011 in the USA) and just before the 9-digit local number.
How do I call a mobile phone in Chile?
Mobile numbers in Chile run 9 digits and nearly always lead with a 9. From the USA you reach one by dialing 011 + 56 + 9XXXXXXXX.
What happened to Chile area codes?
Chile moved to a single 9-digit numbering plan in 2016, folding the old area codes into the numbers themselves. Santiago lines that were once 2 + 7 digits, for instance, turned into 22 + 7 digits for a total of 9.
Is it expensive to call Chile from the USA?
Conventional carriers such as AT&T or Verizon may bill $2.00+ per minute. With a VoIP option like Intercalling, though, you can reach Chile for only pennies a minute over your internet connection.
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