Bolivia Calling Code: +591
Complete guide to calling Bolivia — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Bolivia from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +591 — the country calling code for Bolivia
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Bolivia Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Bolivia it is +591. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +591 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Bolivia is in South America.
Every national network is identified by an E.164 country code. For Bolivia that code is +591, allocated by the ITU and recognised by carriers worldwide — which is why a number saved as +591 plus the local digits stays dialable no matter which country you call from.
Where the +591 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +591 is assigned to Bolivia, located in South America, with the capital Sucre. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Bolivia from outside the country.
A number displayed as +591 … is in international format: +591 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +591 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 5 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Bolivia, in South America. When saving Bolivia numbers internationally, write +591 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
Bolivia Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Bolivia use the standard E.164 pattern — +591, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +591 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +591 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Bolivia: dial the local number directly
The digits you see on a Bolivia business card are in national format and may begin with a trunk 0. That zero is a domestic signal only. Dial +591 first instead, then the rest of the number exactly as printed after the zero.
Time Zone in Bolivia
Bolivia runs on America/La_Paz, which is UTC-04:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC-04:00) to plan calls to Bolivia. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Sucre during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Bolivia's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Best Time to Call Bolivia
Business hours in Bolivia run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Bolivia sits at UTC-04:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Bolivia's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.
| If you are in | Call Bolivia between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 13:00–22:00 | 03:00–11:00 |
| New York | 08:00–17:00 | 22:00–06:00 |
| Los Angeles | 05:00–14:00 | 19:00–03:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 10:00–19:00 | 00:00–08:00 |
| Dubai | 17:00–02:00 | 07:00–15:00 |
| Mumbai | 18:30–03:30 | 08:30–16:30 |
| Singapore | 21:00–06:00 | 11:00–19:00 |
| Sydney | 23:00–08:00 | 13:00–21:00 |
Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.
Emergency Numbers in Bolivia
If you need urgent help while in Bolivia, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Bolivia.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| Ambulance | 911 |
Example: Calling Bolivia Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Bolivia works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Bolivia country code +591
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +591 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Bolivia country code +591
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +591 [area code] [number], or +591 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +591 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Bolivia from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Bolivia (+591):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 011 | 011 591 [local number] |
| Brazil | 00 | 00 591 [local number] |
| Argentina | 00 | 00 591 [local number] |
| Mexico | 00 | 00 591 [local number] |
| Spain | 00 | 00 591 [local number] |
| Portugal | 00 | 00 591 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 591 [local number] |
| Canada | 011 | 011 591 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +591 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Bolivia?
The international calling code for Bolivia is +591.
How do I call Bolivia from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +591, then the local phone number.
How do I call Bolivia from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +591, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +591 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Bolivia?
If you're already in Bolivia, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +591 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +591 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Bolivia?
Police: 911, Fire: 911, Ambulance: 911. These numbers are only valid inside Bolivia.
Is Bolivia a country?
Yes — Bolivia is a sovereign state, whose capital is Sucre, and +591 is its international calling code.
Bolivia Mobile Phone Prefixes & Domestic Dialing
Mobile phone numbers in Bolivia typically use the following prefixes:
- 7 - mobile numbers start with 7
Trunk prefix: 0. This prefix is used for domestic long-distance calls inside Bolivia and is dropped when you dial from abroad.
Bolivia City / Area Codes
Major cities in Bolivia and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +591 when calling from abroad):
| City | Area Code(s) |
|---|---|
| La Paz | 2 |
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 3 |
| Cochabamba | 4 |
Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: La Paz 2 becomes +591 2 + local number.
From the United States, a call to La Paz is dialed as 011 +591 2 [local number].
Other Countries in South America
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Bolivia from Peru or Argentina works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +591, then the local number. Within South America, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.