Chile country code
+56 is the country code of Chile. From the US, dial 011 56 2 2123 4567; from a mobile phone, dial +56 2 2123 4567.
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How to dial Chile
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 56 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Chile, written locally as (2) 2123 4567. There's no leading digit to leave out: dial the full local number after the country code.
Time in Chile and the best time to call
Chile is on UTC-3 (Santiago time). Compared with New York its clock is +2 h, with London -3 h and with Dubai -7 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Chile changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC-4 and UTC-3 during the year.
Chile spans several time zones, listed below. The line above uses the main one.
Business hours in Chile run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Chile is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Chile are built
A number in Chile is the country code +56 followed by a national number of 9 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as (2) 2123 4567, an example mobile number in Chile is dialed as +56 2 2123 4567 from abroad.
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A call or message from +56 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +56 number isn't proof that the person is in Chile.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Chile are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Chile?
The country code for Chile is +56. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +56 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as (2) 2123 4567, an example mobile number in Chile is dialed as +56 2 2123 4567 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Chile from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +56 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Chile?
No. Numbers in Chile have no leading digit to drop: dial +56, then the full local number.
What time is it in Chile, and when is a good time to call?
Chile is on UTC-3. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 12:00–21:00 UTC, 07:00–16:00 in New York and 12:00–21:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Chile?
A number in Chile has 9 digits after the country code +56, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Chile?
With QuikRing a call to Chile costs $0.05/min to a mobile and $0.05/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +56?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.