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El Salvador Phone Number Format
Country code +503 — Complete guide to El Salvador phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How El Salvador Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in El Salvador have 8 digits after the country code +503.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(70XX XXXX)
and after the country code (+503 70XX XXXX).
| Country code | +503 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +503 | 8 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 5, 6 or 7 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from El Salvador) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 503 70XX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 digits after +503, starting with 5, 6 or 7.
70XX XXXX at home+503 70XX XXXX international8 digits after +503.
2123 XXXX at home+503 2123 XXXX internationalEl Salvador Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 5, 6 or 7 | 70XX XXXX |
+503 70XX XXXX |
011 503 70XX XXXX |
| Landline | 21–29 | 2123 XXXX |
+503 2123 XXXX |
011 503 2123 XXXX |
| Toll-free | 80 | 800 XXXX |
+503 800 XXXX |
011 503 800 XXXX |
| Premium rate | 90 | 900 XXXX |
+503 900 XXXX |
011 503 900 XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from El Salvador? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: El Salvador numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +503 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+503instead of011 503. - Verify the number length: Numbers in El Salvador have 8 digits after +503. 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
+503prefix so they work from any country.
El Salvador Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in El Salvador have?
Phone numbers in El Salvador have 8 digits after the country code +503.
What do mobile numbers in El Salvador start with?
Mobile numbers in El Salvador start with 5, 6 or 7, for example 70XX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from El Salvador in international format?
Start with +503, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 70XX XXXX at home becomes +503 70XX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 503 70XX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in El Salvador?
Toll-free numbers in El Salvador start with 80, for example 800 XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from El Salvador?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.
- Guatemala +502
- Belize +501
- Honduras +504
- United States +1
- Nicaragua +505
- Costa Rica +506