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Venezuela country code: +58
- Exit code from Venezuela: 00
- Time zone: VET (UTC−4, no DST)
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What is the country code for Venezuela?
The country code for Venezuela is +58. To call Venezuela from the United States, dial 011 58 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +58 directly. A Venezuela number in full international format looks like +58 412 123 4567.
Venezuela at a glance
- Country calling code
- +58
- ISO country code
- VE
- Exit code (dialling out of Venezuela)
- 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: a 3-digit area code plus 7 digits
- Time zone
- VET (UTC−4, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Venezuela: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 58 + 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 58
58 is the country calling code for Venezuela. 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 Venezuela start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 212 123 4567 is what you dial after +58. - 4
Check the time first
Venezuela is on VET (UTC−4, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Venezuelan mobile prefixes all begin with 4 (412, 414, 416, 424, 426); landlines begin with 2.
Number format
What a Venezuela phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +58 2XX XXX XXXX | +58 212 123 4567 |
| Mobile | +58 4XX XXX XXXX | +58 412 123 4567 |
City codes
Venezuela area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 0212 | +58 212 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Venezuela?
The country code for Venezuela is +58. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Venezuela number looks like +58 412 123 4567.
How do I call Venezuela from the United States?
Dial 011, then 58, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +58 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Venezuela phone number?
10 digits: a 3-digit area code plus 7 digits. Written internationally it becomes +58 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Venezuela from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +58 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Venezuela fail.
What time is it in Venezuela?
Venezuela is on VET (UTC−4, 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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