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How to Call Argentina
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Argentina from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Argentina with confidence.
The Argentina country code is +54. Use +54 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Argentina from any country, then dial the argentine area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are AR and ARG.
ARGENTINA COUNTRY CODE
+54
Dial before any argentine number from outside Argentina
What is the country code for Argentina?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +54 | Dial before an argentine number |
| ISO Code | AR / ARG | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +54 | Use for calls into Argentina |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8-10 digits after +54 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Argentina uses 2-4 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 9 after the trunk 0.
For argentine numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Argentina. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Argentina
Use this universal format: exit code, then +54, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 54 for Argentina.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +54
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Argentine numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +54 11 1234 5678 for a Buenos Aires landline and +54 911 1234 5678 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 54 area code local number | 011 54 11 1234 5678 |
| UK | 00 54 area code local number | 00 54 11 1234 5678 |
| Australia | 0011 54 area code local number | 0011 54 11 1234 5678 |
| Mobile, any country | +54 area code local number | +54 11 1234 5678 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What an Argentina number looks like
A argentine phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +54 and the national number.
Landline
+54 | 11 | 12345678
Mobile
+54 | 911 | 12345678
Number format and length
After +54, argentine numbers contain 8-10 digits after +54. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires landline | +54 11 XXXX XXXX | +54 11 1234 5678 |
| Cordoba landline | +54 11 XXXX XXXX | +54 11 1234 5678 |
| Argentine mobile | +54 9XX XXXX XXXX | +54 911 1234 5678 |
Format a Argentina number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the Argentine number in international format with +54. An Argentine mobile written as 011 1234 5678 becomes +54 11 1234 5678. For mobile numbers, add 9 after +54. You can also save it without spaces.
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Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +54.
Argentina number formats and emergency numbers
Argentine numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +54 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 011 | +54 11 |
| Cordoba | 0351 | +54 351 |
| Rosario | 0341 | +54 341 |
| Mendoza | 0261 | +54 261 |
| La Plata | 0221 | +54 221 |
| Mar del Plata | 0223 | +54 223 |
| Number type | Dialed in Argentina | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from argentine lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 911 works inside Argentina only. If you are outside Argentina, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Argentina.
Cost and best time to call Argentina
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Argentina
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to argentine landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether argentine mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Argentina follows Argentina Time, UTC-3, year-round with no daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Argentine time.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | AR offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | AR offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | AR offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Argentina free
Calling Argentina is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Argentina calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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