How to Call Argentina 🇦🇷
Argentina's country code is +54. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 54 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 54 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 54 ... |
| From Japan | 010 54 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +54 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0 from the area code. Buenos Aires 011 becomes +54 11.
Area codes in Argentina
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 11 |
| Córdoba | 351 |
| Rosario | 341 |
| Mendoza | 261 |
Calling mobile numbers
Mobiles are the tricky part: from abroad you insert a 9 between the country code and area code, and drop the 15 prefix locals use. A Buenos Aires mobile written 15 1234 5678 locally is dialed +54 9 11 1234 5678.
Time zones and when to call
Argentina is UTC-3 year-round, no daylight saving. Dinner runs late; personal calls at 9 PM local are normal.
The mistake people actually make
Dialing the 15 you see in a locally written mobile number. It must be removed, and the 9 added after +54 instead. This is the most error-prone dialing format in the Americas.
The cheapest ways to call Argentina
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Argentina phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Argentina?
The country code is +54. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +54 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Argentina?
Drop the leading 0 from the area code. Buenos Aires 011 becomes +54 11.
How do I call a mobile number in Argentina?
Mobiles are the tricky part: from abroad you insert a 9 between the country code and area code, and drop the 15 prefix locals use. A Buenos Aires mobile written 15 1234 5678 locally is dialed +54 9 11 1234 5678.
What is the cheapest way to call Argentina?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.