How to Make an International Call to Chile from the USA?

To call Chile from the U.S., you must understand three key telephone prefixes or codes: the US exit code, Chile’s country code, and the area code.
 

• Exit Code: The international phone number format starts with the exit code of the country you’re dialing from. The exit code for the US is 011. This code tells your network that you’re making an overseas call. If you skip it, your call won’t connect internationally.
• Country Code: Every country has a unique dialing code, and for Chile, it is +56. After dialing the exit code, enter the country code to direct your call to Chile’s telecom network.
• Area Code: Area codes represent specific regions within the country. These codes vary by region and must be dialed before the local phone number.
   

Here is the list of some popular area codes in Chile:

To call Chile from the U.S., dial the exit code, Chile’s country code, and the area code followed by the local number.

However, the process is slightly different for mobile phones.

To call a mobile number from the US to Chile, dial 011 (U.S. exit code) + 56 (Chile country code) + 9 (mobile prefix) + the 8-digit mobile number.

Follow these steps:
 

1. Dial 011, the international exit code for the United States.
2. Enter 56, the country code for Chile.
3. Input 9, the mobile prefix in Chile.
4. Dial the remaining 8-digit mobile number.

To call a landline in Chile from the U.S., dial 011 (U.S. exit code) + 56 (Chile country code) + area code (1-2 digits) + the 6-7 digit local landline number.

Follow these steps:
 

1. Dial 011, the U.S. international exit code.
2. Enter 56, the country code for Chile.
3. Input the area code for the city you’re calling (typically 1-2 digits).
4. Dial the local landline number, which is usually 6-7 digits long.

Before dialing from the US to Chile, you must understand the time differences between the two countries to ensure the call reaches your receiver's appropriate time.

The time difference between Chile and the United States ranges from 1 to 6 hours, depending on your location in the U.S. The U.S. has six time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii-Aleutian. On the other hand, Chile uses a single time zone, Chile Standard Time (CLT).

The best time to call from the US to Chile is between 9 am and 6 pm, which is business hours in Chile.
 

The cost of calling from the USA to Chile is typically between $0.30 to $3 per minute, depending on the service provider you use.
 

You can use VoIP services, calling cards, or Wi-Fi-calling to save costs and make international phone calls.
 

• Use VoIP Service: You can get a virtual phone number from different VoIP cloud telephony providers that offer lower international call rates than conventional carriers. The virtual number is a perfect choice if you’re a frequent caller.
• Buy a Calling Plan: The phone service providers offer different packages and plans. Instead of dialing directly, you can check and subscribe if they offer unlimited or discounted international calling plans.
• Use Calling Cards: Prepaid calling cards can offer lower per-minute rates. Providers like AT&T, Verizon, NobelCom, and Rebtel provide competitive pricing for domestic and international calls. Additionally, paying for minutes in advance simplifies your budgeting process and avoids hidden fees.
• Use Wi-Fi for Calls: Apps like Skype, WhatsApp, Messenger, and FaceTime enable free voice and video calls over Wi-Fi. However, you and your receiver must be on the same app to make a call.

Calling Chile from the U.S. is straightforward once you know the basic dialing process involving different international telephone prefixes. However, consider the time zone differences between the countries and calling costs to ensure that you call at the right time at a reasonable price.

If you require to make frequent calls to Chile, consider upgrading to Calilio’s cloud telephony. We provide virtual phone numbers, offering low international call charges. You can also buy a Chile virtual phone number to make a call from the US to Chile at a local rate.

No, you do not need an area code for Chilean mobile numbers. Instead, mobile numbers are represented by the prefix “9”.

Yes, if the person in Chile also uses WhatsApp. App-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are free using WhatsApp, whether for local or international calls.

Check the area code (e.g., 2 for Santiago) and total digits in the phone number. Landline numbers in Chile have 6–7 digits after the area code, while mobiles have 8 digits after the mobile prefix ‘9’.