How to call Bolivia from the USA & Canada:

011 - 591 - phone number

* Use also to TEXT Bolivian numbers. ** 011591 and +591 often work interchangeably from cell phones.

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Current time in Bolivia:

Calling Bolivia explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 591 - Country Code for Bolivia
  • Phone Number (remove initial 0) - 8 digits
  • example call from the United States or from Canada to Bolivia: 011 591 ? ??? ????

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Bolivian cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 591 7 ??? ???? (or 6 ??? ????)

Area codes:

Add to landline numbers only!
Caranavi 3 Oruro 2 Sucre 4
Cobija 3 Potosi 2 Tarija 4
Cochabamba 4 Riberalta 3 Trinidad 3
Guayaramerín 3 Santa Ana 3 Villazon 2
La Paz 2 Santa Cruz 3 Yacuiba 4

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