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How to Call Paraguay from the United States
Country code +595 — Dial 011 595 96X XXXXXX from a US landline or +595 96X XXXXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 595, the country code of Paraguay.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Paraguay.
| Calling a… | Written in Paraguay | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 096X XXXXXX |
011 595 96X XXXXXX |
+595 96X XXXXXX |
| Landline (Fernando De La Mora, Lambare, Limpio, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, San Antonio, Valle Pucu and Villa Elisa) | (021) XXX XXXX |
011 595 21 XXX XXXX |
+595 21 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 095–099. More number types: Paraguay phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Paraguay had 127 mobile subscriptions and 3.0 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Paraguay mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Paraguay
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Asuncion, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EDT (5:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT). Paraguay doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Paraguay is on UTC−3, 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.