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Venezuela Country Code +58

Complete guide to calling Venezuela from the US and abroad

ISO-2: VE ISO-3: VEN South America Capital: Caracas

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+58
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 58 + area + number
Country TLD
.ve

Geography

Capital
Caracas
Continent
South America
Area
912,050 km²
Population
28,516,896
Currency
Venezuelan bolivar fuerte
Languages
Spanish (official language), numerous indigenous dialects

Time & Communication

Current Time
4:53 PM
Time Zone
UTC-4
Mobile Penetration
71.0%
Internet Penetration
76.7%
Fixed-line Penetration
8.5%

How to Call Venezuela from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Venezuela from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
58
Venezuela
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 58 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+58 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Venezuela

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Barcelona 281 011 58 281 + local number
Barquisimeto 251 011 58 251 + local number
Cabimas 264 011 58 264 + local number
Caracas 212 011 58 212 + local number
Ciudad Bolivar 285 011 58 285 + local number
Coro 268 011 58 268 + local number
Cumana 293 011 58 293 + local number
Los Teques 212 011 58 212 + local number
Maiquetia 212 011 58 212 + local number
Maracaibo 261 011 58 261 + local number
Maracay 243 011 58 243 + local number
Maturin 291 011 58 291 + local number
Merida 274 011 58 274 + local number
Puerto Cabello 242 011 58 242 + local number
San Cristobal 276 011 58 276 + local number
Valencia 241 011 58 241 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Netherlands Antilles flag

Netherlands Antilles

+599 Puerto Rico flag

Puerto Rico

+1 Aruba flag

Aruba

+297 British Virgin Islands flag

British Virgin Islands

+1284 Virgin Islands flag

Virgin Islands

+1340 Dominican Republic flag

Dominican Republic

+1809 St. Kitts and Nevis flag

St. Kitts and Nevis

+1869 Anguilla flag

Anguilla

+1264

Telecommunications in Venezuela

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 71.0 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 20,170,092 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 8.5 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 2,415,915 2024
Internet users (% of population) 76.7 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 71.0%
Fixed-line 8.5%
Internet 76.7%

Venezuela on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Caracas.

Flag of Venezuela

Flag of Venezuela

The national flag of Venezuela. See it next to other flags of South America in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Venezuela

Venezuela has 10 holidays and observances (1 national, 9 public, 0 observances). The national day is Independence Day, on July 5. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
April 19 Declaration of Independence Public
May 1 Labour Day Public
June 24 Battle of Carabobo Public
July 5 Independence Day National
July 24 Simón Bolívar's Birthday Public
October 12 Day of Indigenous Resistance Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
Varies Carnival Public
Varies Good Friday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Venezuela

Area

912,050 km²

352,144 sq mi

Coastline

2,800 km

Highest point

Pico Bolivar 4,978 m

Lowest point

Caribbean Sea 0 m

Climate:
Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands
Terrain:
Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Natural gas, Iron ore, Gold, Bauxite, Other minerals, Hydropower, Diamonds
Land borders:
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana
Land use:
agricultural 24.4% (arable 2.9%), forest 53.5% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Venezuela

GDP

$99.7 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$3,495 (2025)

Growth

1.6% (2025)

Unemployment

5.3% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.709 (#121 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Bolívar Soberano (VES), Bolívar Soberano (VED)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Venezuela

What is the country code for Venezuela?
The country code for Venezuela is +58.
How do I call Venezuela from the US?
To call Venezuela from the US, dial 011 + 58 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +58 instead of 011.
What time is it in Venezuela?
The current time in Venezuela is 4:53 PM (UTC-4).
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
What is the national day of Venezuela?
The national day of Venezuela is Independence Day, on July 5.