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How to Call Argentina

Country code: +54


What is Argentina's country code?

The country code for Argentina is +54.

Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

How do I dial Argentina?

International format (recommended)

+54 [local number]

Example: +54 9 11 2345-6789

From a mobile phone

Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial +54 followed by the local number.

From a landline

Dial your country's international access code, then 54, then the local number.

Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011

Do I need to drop the leading zero?

Yes. When calling Argentina from abroad, drop the leading 0 from the local number. For example, if the local number is 0XX XXX XXXX, dial +54 XX XXX XXXX.

What time zone is Argentina?

Argentina spans 12 time zones:

  • America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
  • America/Argentina/Cordoba
  • America/Argentina/Salta
  • America/Argentina/Jujuy
  • America/Argentina/Tucuman
  • America/Argentina/Catamarca
  • America/Argentina/La_Rioja
  • America/Argentina/San_Juan
  • America/Argentina/Mendoza
  • America/Argentina/San_Luis
  • America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
  • America/Argentina/Ushuaia

Good time to call

10:07 AM local time · Weekend daytime

Good for personal calls.

How much does it cost to call Argentina?

International calls to Argentina vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.08/min.

Provider Rate/min vs DialHard
AT&T $3.00 97% more
Verizon $2.99 97% more
T-Mobile $3.00 97% more
DialHard $0.08 Save ~97%

Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.

Current rates to Argentina

$0.08–$0.48/min

Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.

Frequently asked questions

Is +54 a mobile or landline code?

+54 is the country code for all of Argentina—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.

Why won't my call to Argentina connect?

Common issues:

  • Wrong format: Make sure you're using +54 (not 0054 or 54)
  • Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
  • Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Argentina number in my contacts?

Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +54 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.