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Argentina country code: +54
- Exit code from Argentina: 00
- Time zone: ART (UTC−3, no DST)
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What is the country code for Argentina?
The country code for Argentina is +54. To call Argentina from the United States, dial 011 54 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +54 directly. A Argentina number in full international format looks like +54 9 11 4321 1234.
Argentina at a glance
- Country calling code
- +54
- ISO country code
- AR
- Exit code (dialling out of Argentina)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 10 digits after the area code rules are applied
- Time zone
- ART (UTC−3, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Argentina: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 54 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 54
54 is the country calling code for Argentina. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Argentina start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 11 4321 1234 is what you dial after +54. - 4
Check the time first
Argentina is on ART (UTC−3, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
To reach an Argentine mobile from abroad you insert a 9 after +54 and drop the domestic 15 prefix. Getting this wrong is the single most common reason calls to Argentina fail.
Number format
What a Argentina phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +54 XX XXXX XXXX | +54 11 4321 1234 |
| Mobile | +54 9 XX XXXX XXXX | +54 9 11 4321 1234 |
City codes
Argentina area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 011 | +54 11 |
| Córdoba | 0351 | +54 351 |
| Rosario | 0341 | +54 341 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Argentina?
The country code for Argentina is +54. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Argentina number looks like +54 9 11 4321 1234.
How do I call Argentina from the United States?
Dial 011, then 54, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +54 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Argentina phone number?
10 digits after the area code rules are applied. Written internationally it becomes +54 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Argentina from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +54 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Argentina fail.
What time is it in Argentina?
Argentina is on ART (UTC−3, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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