Chile Phone Number Format

Country code +56 — Complete guide to Chile phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Chile use the international country code +56. When dialing from outside Chile, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+56 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 56 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Chile, local dialing rules apply. You may need to include a trunk prefix (often 0) before the area code for domestic calls, but you should omit this prefix when dialing internationally.

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Chile typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+56 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Chile typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+56 (area) XXXX XXXX

Example Phone Numbers

These are example formats only and are not real phone numbers:

Type Local Format International Format From US
Landline (Santiago) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +56 XX XXXX XXXX 011 56 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +56 XXX XXX XXXX 011 56 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +56 800 XXX XXXX 011 56 800 XXX XXXX

Chile Area Codes

Major area codes in Chile:

Area Code City / Region
55 Antofagasta
58 Arica
42 Chillan
67 Cohyaique
41 Concepcion
52 Copiapo
75 Curico
57 Iquique
51 La Serena
73 Linares
34 Los Andes
43 Los Angeles
64 Osorno
53 Ovalle
65 Puerto Montt
61 Punta Arenas
33 Quillota
72 Rancagua
35 San Antonio
2 Santiago
71 Talca
45 Temuco
63 Valdivia
32 Valparaiso

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Chile.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +56 instead of 011 56.
  • Verify the number length: Make sure you have the correct number of digits. If your call does not connect, check whether you need to add or remove an area code digit.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +56 prefix so they work from any country.
Chile Quick Info
Country Code+56
ISO CodeCL
CapitalSantiago
International Prefix011 (from US)
Nearby Countries