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Chile Phone Number Format
Country code +56 — Complete guide to Chile phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Chile Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Chile have 9 digits after the country code +56.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
((2) XXXX XXXX)
and after the country code (+56 2 XXXX XXXX).
| Country code | +56 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +56 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | Same digits as landlines |
| Dial from the US | 011 56 2 XXXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +56.
(2) XXXX XXXX at home+56 2 XXXX XXXX international9 digits after +56.
600 XXX XXX at home+56 600 XXX XXX internationalIn Chile, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits, so you can’t reliably tell them apart from the number alone.
Chile Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | — | (2) XXXX XXXX |
+56 2 XXXX XXXX |
011 56 2 XXXX XXXX |
| Landline | — | 600 XXX XXX |
+56 600 XXX XXX |
011 56 600 XXX XXX |
| Toll-free | 80 | 800 XXX XXX |
+56 800 XXX XXX |
011 56 800 XXX XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 600 XXX XXXX |
+56 600 XXX XXXX |
011 56 600 XXX XXXX |
| VoIP | — | 44 XXX XXXX |
+56 44 XXX XXXX |
011 56 44 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Chile? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
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
- Keep every digit: Chile numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +56 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+56instead of011 56. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Chile have 9 digits after +56. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+56prefix so they work from any country.
Chile Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Chile have?
Phone numbers in Chile have 9 digits after the country code +56.
Can you tell a mobile number from a landline in Chile?
Not reliably. In Chile, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits, so the number alone doesn't tell you which it is.
How do I write a phone number from Chile in international format?
Start with +56, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written (2) XXXX XXXX at home becomes +56 2 XXXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 56 2 XXXX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Chile?
Toll-free numbers in Chile start with 80, for example 800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.