How to Call to Argentina from USA
How to Call a Landline in Argentina
Calling an Argentina landline from the United States (USA) follows this format:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Argentina's country code: 54
- Dial the Argentine area code (without the leading '0'): [Area Code] (e.g., 11 for Buenos Aires)
- Dial the local phone number: [Local Number] (typically 6 to 8 digits)
For example, if you're calling a landline number in Buenos Aires (Area Code 11), with the local number 1234-5678, you would dial: 011 54 11 1234 5678.
Argentine landline numbers consist of the country code (54), an area code (2 to 4 digits), and a local number (6 to 8 digits), usually totalling 10 digits after the country code.
Dialing an Argentina landline:
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Argentina
Calling an Argentine mobile phone from the United States (USA) requires adding a '9' after the country code:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Argentina's country code: 54
- Dial the mobile prefix: 9
- Dial the Argentine area code (without the leading '0'): [Area Code] (e.g., 11 for Buenos Aires)
- Dial the mobile subscriber number (usually 8 digits, omitting the '15' prefix used locally): [Subscriber Number]
For example, if the local Argentine mobile number is 011 15 1234 5678 (Buenos Aires), you would dial: 011 54 9 11 1234 5678 from the USA.
Remember the crucial step: always add the '9' between the country code (54) and the area code when calling an Argentine mobile number from abroad. The total number after '54' will typically be 11 digits (9 + Area Code + Subscriber Number).
Dialing an Argentina mobile:
Argentina City & Province Area Codes
Below is a more comprehensive list of area codes for various cities and provinces in Argentina. Remember the dialing format from the USA:
- Landlines:
011 + 54 + Area Code + Local Number(Drop the leading '0' from the area code if dialing locally within Argentina). - Mobiles:
011 + 54 + 9 + Area Code + Mobile Number(Always include the '9' after 54 and drop the local '15' prefix).
| Province / Major City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (City & Greater Area - CABA) | 11 |
| Buenos Aires Province - La Plata | 221 |
| Buenos Aires Province - Mar del Plata | 223 |
| Buenos Aires Province - Bahía Blanca | 291 |
| Buenos Aires Province - Junín | 236 |
| Buenos Aires Province - Tandil | 249 |
| Catamarca - San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | 383 |
| Chaco - Resistencia | 362 |
| Chaco - Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña | 373 |
| Chubut - Trelew / Rawson | 280 |
| Chubut - Comodoro Rivadavia | 297 |
| Chubut - Puerto Madryn | 280 |
| Córdoba - Córdoba City | 351 |
| Córdoba - Río Cuarto | 358 |
| Córdoba - Villa María | 353 |
| Córdoba - San Francisco | 3564 |
| Corrientes - Corrientes City | 379 |
| Corrientes - Goya | 3777 |
| Entre Ríos - Paraná | 343 |
| Entre Ríos - Concordia | 345 |
| Formosa - Formosa City | 370 |
| Jujuy - San Salvador de Jujuy | 388 |
| La Pampa - Santa Rosa | 2954 |
| La Rioja - La Rioja City | 380 |
| Mendoza - Mendoza City | 261 |
| Mendoza - San Rafael | 260 |
| Misiones - Posadas | 376 |
| Misiones - Oberá | 3755 |
| Neuquén - Neuquén City | 299 |
| Neuquén - San Martín de los Andes | 2972 |
| Río Negro - San Carlos de Bariloche | 294 |
| Río Negro - Viedma | 2920 |
| Río Negro - General Roca | 298 |
| Salta - Salta City | 387 |
| San Juan - San Juan City | 264 |
| San Luis - San Luis City | 266 |
| Santa Cruz - Río Gallegos | 2966 |
| Santa Fe - Rosario | 341 |
| Santa Fe - Santa Fe City | 342 |
| Santa Fe - Rafaela | 3492 |
| Santiago del Estero - Santiago del Estero City | 385 |
| Tierra del Fuego - Ushuaia | 2901 |
| Tierra del Fuego - Río Grande | 2964 |
| Tucumán - San Miguel de Tucumán | 381 |
Mobile Phone Networks in Argentina
Argentina's mobile numbers follow a specific international dialing pattern: +54 9 Area Code + Subscriber Number. The total number dialed **after the +54** is typically 11 digits long. The primary operators include Claro, Movistar, and Personal. Number portability is active, meaning a number's prefix doesn't definitively indicate the current operator.
| Network Provider | Dialing Format (from USA) |
|---|---|
| Claro | 011 + 54 + 9 + Area Code + Subscriber Number |
| Movistar (Telefonica) | |
| Personal (Telecom) |
Remember the crucial '9' after the country code '54' for all mobile calls from outside Argentina.
Time Difference in Argentina
Argentina operates entirely on Argentina Time (ART), which is UTC-3 year-round. Argentina does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
This means the time difference with the United States (USA) varies depending on US Daylight Saving Time (DST - approx. mid-March to early November):
US Eastern Time (ET): Argentina is 2 hours ahead of EST (US Standard Time) and 1 hour ahead of EDT (US DST).
(Example: 9 AM EST is 11 AM ART; 9 AM EDT is 10 AM ART)
US Central Time (CT): Argentina is 3 hours ahead of CST and 2 hours ahead of CDT.
US Mountain Time (MT): Argentina is 4 hours ahead of MST and 3 hours ahead of MDT.
US Pacific Time (PT): Argentina is 5 hours ahead of PST and 4 hours ahead of PDT.
(Example: 9 AM PST is 2 PM ART; 9 AM PDT is 1 PM ART)
Check the current time difference before calling, especially during the transition months for US DST (March, November).
Argentina's Phone System
Argentina has a widespread telecommunications network. Mobile phone penetration is high across the country, with major providers like Claro, Movistar, and Personal offering broad coverage, including expanding 4G and some 5G services. Landline infrastructure exists, especially in urban centers like Buenos Aires, but usage has declined in favor of mobile. Broadband internet is widely available, making VoIP services and apps like WhatsApp popular for communication.
Best Times to Call Argentina
Considering the time difference, finding a suitable window to call Argentina from the USA requires some planning.
Typical Argentine business hours are Monday to Friday, roughly 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ART (UTC-3).
The best overlap generally occurs during the US morning. Aim for 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM US Eastern Time (which corresponds to 11/12 PM to 2/3 PM ART, depending on US DST). This window catches Argentines during their late morning or early afternoon.
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