Chile Country Code +56
The international country calling code for Chile is +56. Chile now uses a 9-digit national numbering plan for both landlines and mobiles. There is no trunk prefix 0: inside Chile you dial all 9 digits (for example 2 2123 4567 or 9 8765 4321), while callers from abroad dial +56 followed by those 9 digits.
Fixed lines use a one-digit area code for major cities such as Santiago (2) or two-digit area codes for many regions (for example 32 for Valparaíso). Mobiles are easy to recognise because they start with 9, followed by 8 more digits. In international format, that looks like +56 9 8765 4321 for mobiles or +56 2 2123 4567 for a Santiago landline.
This guide explains how Chile phone numbers are structured, how to call +56 numbers from the US, UK and elsewhere, how Chile’s time zones work (continental Chile, Magallanes and Easter Island), and which emergency numbers (such as 131, 132 and 133) you should know when doing business with Chilean exporters, call centres, tech companies or when travelling to Santiago, Valparaíso or Patagonia.
Example landline (Santiago)
+56 2 2123 4567
Dial inside Chile as 2 2123 4567; from abroad as +56 2 2123 4567.
Example mobile
+56 9 8765 4321
Mobiles start with 9 followed by 8 digits; save them as +56 9 XXXX XXXX.
Time & daylight saving
America/Santiago · DST observed
Continental Chile typically UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 in summer; Easter Island is two hours behind.
Overview – where +56 is used
The country code +56 covers all of Chile, a long, narrow country along the Pacific coast of South America. +56 numbers appear on websites and contracts for Chilean copper mines, fruit exporters, wineries, call centres, fintech startups and tourism businesses from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia and Easter Island (Rapa Nui).
Chile previously used different digit lengths and a trunk prefix, but now follows a simplified 9-digit closed numbering plan. Whether you are calling a fixed line in Santiago or a mobile in Valparaíso, the national number always has 9 digits. From outside Chile you add the country code +56, but you do not add or remove any extra “0” when switching between national and international formats.
Landlines are grouped by area codes: 2 for Santiago, 32 for Valparaíso, 41 for Concepción, and so on. Mobiles start with 9 and are heavily used for daily life, e-commerce deliveries, WhatsApp and business support lines. For contact databases and CRM, standardising everything into +56 followed by 9 digits is the safest approach.
Where you’ll commonly see +56 numbers
- Export businesses – wineries, salmon and fruit exporters, mining and logistics companies with +56 contact numbers for sales and operations.
- Tech & customer support – SaaS companies, call centres and BPO providers serving Spanish and global markets.
- Travel & tourism – tour operators, hotels and airlines in Santiago, Patagonia and Easter Island using +56 mobiles and fixed lines for reservations.
For cross-border operations, treat +56 numbers as full E.164 entries in your systems so routing, messaging apps and 2FA work reliably.
Chile phone number formats (+56)
Generic pattern: +56 X XXXX XXXX (9 digits)Chile’s current numbering plan is relatively clean and predictable:
- • Length: all standard phone numbers use a 9-digit national significant number (NSN) after +56.
- • Landlines: written as (area code) + local number. For example a Santiago fixed line may be 2 2123 4567 (area code 2 + 8-digit subscriber number).
- • Mobiles: all mobile numbers begin with 9 and have 8 more digits, e.g. 9 8765 4321.
- • International format: add +56 in front of the 9-digit number, with no trunk “0”: +56 2 2123 4567, +56 9 8765 4321.
- • Toll-free & service numbers: prefixes like 600 and 800 are used for national service and toll-free lines. These can be dialed from within Chile but may not be reachable from abroad.
For validation: after removing spaces and punctuation, a typical Chilean phone number should have
9 digits. If you see 11 digits like 0056..., strip the international
prefix (00 or similar) and convert to +56.
Sample Chile numbers
Illustrative onlyArea code 2 indicates the Santiago metropolitan region.
Here 32 is the regional area code, followed by 7 further digits (total 9).
Mobiles always start with 9, which makes them easy to spot in mixed contact lists.
Toll-free numbers often begin with 800. They are usually accessible only within Chile.
How to dial Chile (+56)
1. From the USA or Canada
To call Chile from North America, you first dial the US/Canada exit code 011, then the country code 56, then the 9-digit national number.
- Dial 011 – international exit code from US/Canada.
- Dial 56 – country code for Chile.
- Dial the 9-digit number (e.g. 2 2123 4567 or 9 8765 4321).
Example (New York → Santiago fixed line 2 2123 4567): 011 56 2 2123 4567.
2. From the UK, EU or most other countries
In many countries, the international prefix is 00. Dial 00, then 56, then the 9-digit Chilean number.
- Dial 00 – international access code.
- Dial 56 – Chile’s country code.
- Dial the 9-digit local number (e.g. 9 8765 4321).
Example (London → Chile mobile 9 8765 4321): 00 56 9 8765 4321.
3. Dialing inside Chile & calling abroad
- Within Chile: dial the full 9-digit number, even for local calls. Example: Santiago landline 2 2123 4567, Chilean mobile 9 8765 4321.
- From Chile to other countries: most carriers use an international prefix of the form carrier code + 00 or a generic 00. For a simple reference, you can think of it as 00 + country code + number, but check the exact sequence with the local operator.
- Short codes: emergency numbers 131 (ambulance), 132 (fire) and 133 (police) are dialed directly without +56 or 00.
In your address book, always save contacts in international format +56XXXXXXXXX, even if you mostly call within Chile.
Normalisation tip: a valid Chile number in E.164 format should look like +56XXXXXXXXX – plus sign, 56, and exactly 9 digits.
Time in Chile – continental, Magallanes and Easter Island
Chile spans several time zones. For most business calls you will deal with the continental Chile time zone, but the far south and Easter Island are different.
- • Continental Chile (America/Santiago) – includes Santiago, Valparaíso and most populated areas. Uses a standard time around UTC−4 and a daylight time around UTC−3. Chile usually observes daylight saving time in part of the year.
- • Magallanes & Chilean Antarctica (America/Punta_Arenas) – southern regions around Punta Arenas effectively keep a time close to UTC−3 all year.
- • Easter Island (Pacific/Easter) – generally two hours behind continental Chile, with standard time around UTC−6 and daylight time around UTC−5.
When scheduling calls, always clarify whether your Chilean counterpart is on the mainland or on Easter Island, and keep in mind that daylight saving rules can change. For software systems, configure time zones specifically as “America/Santiago”, “America/Punta_Arenas” or “Pacific/Easter” instead of using generic GMT offsets.
Chile vs other time zones (typical offsets)
| City / region | Time zone | Approx. offset vs Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | America/Santiago | Reference |
| Punta Arenas | America/Punta_Arenas | ≈ 0–1 hour ahead (seasonal) |
| Easter Island (Hanga Roa) | Pacific/Easter | ≈ −2 hours |
| New York | America/New_York | ≈ +0 to +2 hours (seasonal) |
| London | Europe/London | ≈ +3 to +5 hours (seasonal) |
| Beijing | Asia/Shanghai | ≈ +11 to +12 hours |
Exact differences depend on the date and daylight saving status. Always confirm current local time shortly before important calls.
Emergency numbers in Chile
Chile uses three main short emergency codes for ambulance, fire brigade and police. These numbers can be dialed from most landlines and mobiles without any prefix and are good to memorise before you travel or set up local operations.
Ambulance
131
Dial 131 for medical emergencies and ambulance services (SAMU and other providers).
Fire brigade
132
Dial 132 to reach the fire brigade (“Bomberos”) in cases of building, forest or vehicle fires.
Police
133
Dial 133 to contact Carabineros de Chile (police) for crime, accidents and general public-safety incidents.
Other useful lines
Local hotlines
Additional hotlines exist for road assistance, domestic violence and other issues. Visitors should also keep their hotel, insurer and embassy contact numbers saved as +56 numbers.
Spanish is the main language at emergency centres. If you do not speak Spanish, be prepared to state your location slowly and clearly, and ask a local speaker for help when possible.
Examples: calling +56 Chile numbers
US (Los Angeles) → Santiago office (fixed)
Santiago landline: 2 2123 4567.
- Dial 011 (US/Canada exit code).
- Dial 56 (Chile country code).
- Dial 2 2123 4567 (9-digit landline).
Result: 011 56 2 2123 4567
UK (London) → Chile mobile
Chile mobile: 9 8765 4321.
- Dial 00 (UK international prefix).
- Dial 56 (country code for Chile).
- Dial 9 8765 4321 (9-digit mobile).
Result: 00 56 9 8765 4321
Inside Chile – mobile → Valparaíso landline
Valparaíso landline: 32 2345 678.
- From any Chilean mobile, dial the full 9-digit number: 32 2345 678.
- No trunk “0” or extra prefix is required for domestic calls.
International callers would use: +56 32 2345 678 .
Chile country code +56 – FAQ
How many digits are in a Chile phone number?
Standard Chilean numbers have a 9-digit national number after the +56 country code. That applies to both landlines and mobiles. In international format, you’ll see +56XXXXXXXXX.
Do Chilean numbers still use a leading 0 for long-distance calls?
No. In the current numbering plan there is no trunk prefix 0. You dial the full 9-digit number nationwide, including area code, even for local calls. From abroad, you add +56 in front of those 9 digits.
How can I tell if a +56 number is mobile or landline?
Mobiles in Chile always start with 9 (for example +56 9 8765 4321). Landlines start with the area code for a city or region, such as 2 for Santiago, 32 for Valparaíso or 41 for Concepción, followed by the remaining digits.
What emergency number should I use in Chile?
The main emergency numbers are 131 for ambulance/medical emergencies, 132 for the fire brigade and 133 for the police (Carabineros). These are short codes that work from most phones within Chile.
Does Chile observe daylight saving time?
Yes, continental Chile typically observes daylight saving time, switching between a standard offset around UTC−4 and a summer offset around UTC−3. The southern Magallanes region and Easter Island follow slightly different patterns, so always check current local time before calling.
Are +56 numbers used with WhatsApp and other messaging apps?
Yes. People and businesses in Chile commonly register WhatsApp, Telegram and other apps with their full international number in the format +56 9 XXXXXXXX for mobiles or +56 area XXXXXXX for some support lines. Saving contacts this way makes it easier to reach them from abroad.
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