How To Call Bolivia From US: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Bolivia from the United States:
- Landline:
011 + 591 + Area Code (1 digit) + Local Number (7 digits) - Mobile:
011 + 591 + Mobile Prefix (1 digit, usually 6 or 7) + Subscriber Number (7 digits)
Examples:
- For a La Paz landline (Area Code 2):
011 + 591 + 2 + XXX XXXX - For a Bolivian mobile phone (e.g., starting with 7):
011 + 591 + 7 + XXX XXXX
Bolivia is on Bolivia Time (BOT), UTC-4. It is 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Standard Time (EST) or the same time as US Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
How to Dial Bolivia from the US
How to Call a Landline in Bolivia
To call a Bolivian landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Bolivia's country code: Next, key in
591. - Step 3 – Dial the Bolivian Area Code: Bolivian area codes for landlines are 1 digit long (e.g.,
2for La Paz,3for Santa Cruz,4for Cochabamba). - Step 4 – Dial the local phone number: This is typically a 7-digit number.
For example, to call a La Paz landline number 2XX XXXX (where the first 2 is part of the local number after the area code), you would dial: 011 591 2 XXX XXXX
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Bolivia
Calling a Bolivian mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Bolivia's country code: Next, key in
591. - Step 3 – Dial the Bolivian mobile prefix: Mobile numbers in Bolivia start with a single digit prefix, typically
6or7. - Step 4 – Dial the 7-digit subscriber number.
For example, if the Bolivian mobile number is 7XX XXXX, you would dial: 011 591 7 XXX XXXX from the US.
Understanding Bolivian Phone Numbers
Bolivian phone numbers use the country code +591. Following the country code, both landline and mobile numbers are 8 digits long.
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 591 + Area Code (1 digit) + Subscriber Number (7 digits) - The area code identifies the department/city. For example,
2for La Paz,3for Santa Cruz. - The total number of digits after
+591is 8.
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 591 + Mobile Prefix (1 digit) + Subscriber Number (7 digits) - Mobile numbers start with a prefix, typically
6or7. - The total number of digits after
+591is 8.
Bolivian Area Codes (Fixed Lines)
When calling a landline in Bolivia from the US, dial 011 + 591, then the 1-digit area code, followed by the 7-digit local subscriber number. Here are the area codes for major departments/cities:
| Department/Major City | Area Code (Dial after 591) |
|---|---|
| Major Departments/Cities | |
| La Paz, Oruro, Potosí | 2 |
| Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando | 3 |
| Cochabamba, Chuquisaca (Sucre), Tarija | 4 |
Note: The local subscriber number following the area code is 7 digits long.
Bolivian Mobile Phone Prefixes
Bolivian mobile phone numbers are 8 digits long after the +591 country code. They start with a single digit prefix, typically 6 or 7, followed by a 7-digit subscriber number.
| Mobile Prefix (after +591) | Operator (Examples - MNP may apply) | Example Full Number (from US) |
|---|---|---|
6 XXX XXXX | Entel, Tigo, Viva | e.g., 011 591 6XX XXXX |
7 XXX XXXX | Entel, Tigo, Viva | e.g., 011 591 7XX XXXX |
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is available, so the prefix may not always indicate the current operator. The total number of digits after +591 for mobile numbers is 8.
Time Difference
Bolivia observes Bolivia Time (BOT), which is UTC-4.
Bolivia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5): Bolivia is 1 hour ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 1 PM in Bolivia).
- When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4): Bolivia is at the same time as ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 12 PM in Bolivia).
Always verify the current US time zone (EST or EDT) to accurately calculate the difference.
Bolivia's Phone System
Bolivia's telecommunications sector is regulated by the Autoridad de Regulación y Fiscalización de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes (ATT). The market includes several key players: Entel (state-owned), Tigo (Millicom), and Viva (NuevaTel). Local fixed-line services in many areas are provided by telecommunications cooperatives. Mobile penetration is significantly higher than fixed-line. 3G and 4G LTE services are widely available, especially in urban areas, with ongoing investments in network upgrades and fiber optic expansion. 5G services are not yet commercially active on a large scale. The country relies on terrestrial links through neighboring countries and satellite services for international connectivity as it is landlocked.
Best Times to Call
Considering Bolivia is 1 hour ahead of US EST or the same time as US EDT:
- If the US East Coast is on EST (winter): Bolivia is 1 hour ahead. Good calling times from ET would be 9 AM - 4 PM ET (10 AM - 5 PM in Bolivia).
- If the US East Coast is on EDT (summer): Bolivia is the same time. Good calling times from ET would be 9 AM - 5 PM ET (9 AM - 5 PM in Bolivia).
Business hours in Bolivia are generally Monday to Friday, from around 8:30/9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM BOT, with a siesta-style lunch break.
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