Paraguay Calling Code: +595
Complete guide to calling Paraguay — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Paraguay 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 +595 — the country calling code for Paraguay
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Paraguay Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Paraguay it is +595. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +595 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Paraguay is in South America.
The first digits of any international number are its E.164 country code. Paraguay uses +595, in South America, so a call from anywhere else begins with an exit code, then +595, then the national number with its trunk prefix removed.
Where the +595 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +595 is assigned to Paraguay, located in South America, with the capital Asunción. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Paraguay from outside the country.
A number displayed as +595 … is in international format: +595 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +595 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 5 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Paraguay, in South America. When saving Paraguay numbers internationally, write +595 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
Paraguay Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Paraguay use the standard E.164 pattern — +595, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +595 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +595 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Paraguay: dial the local number directly
Closed numbering plans give every national number the same length; open plans let it vary and rely on a trunk prefix for routing. For a caller outside Paraguay the distinction rarely matters, because the trunk 0 is dropped either way and +595 is dialed in its place. Paraguay numbers follows the published pattern +595 (XX) XXXXXXXX.
Time Zone in Paraguay
Paraguay runs on America/Asuncion, which is UTC-03:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC-03:00) to plan calls to Paraguay. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Asunción during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Paraguay'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 Paraguay
Business hours in Paraguay run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Paraguay sits at UTC-03:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Paraguay'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 Paraguay between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 12:00–21:00 | 02:00–10:00 |
| New York | 07:00–16:00 | 21:00–05:00 |
| Los Angeles | 04:00–13:00 | 18:00–02:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 09:00–18:00 | 23:00–07:00 |
| Dubai | 16:00–01:00 | 06:00–14:00 |
| Mumbai | 17:30–02:30 | 07:30–15:30 |
| Singapore | 20:00–05:00 | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sydney | 22:00–07:00 | 12:00–20:00 |
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 Paraguay
If you need urgent help while in Paraguay, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Paraguay.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| Ambulance | 911 |
Example: Calling Paraguay Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Paraguay works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Paraguay country code +595
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +595 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Paraguay country code +595
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +595 [area code] [number], or +595 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +595 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Paraguay from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Paraguay (+595):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 011 | 011 595 [local number] |
| Brazil | 00 | 00 595 [local number] |
| Argentina | 00 | 00 595 [local number] |
| Mexico | 00 | 00 595 [local number] |
| Spain | 00 | 00 595 [local number] |
| Portugal | 00 | 00 595 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 595 [local number] |
| Canada | 011 | 011 595 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +595 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Paraguay?
The international calling code for Paraguay is +595.
How do I call Paraguay from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +595, then the local phone number.
How do I call Paraguay from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +595, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +595 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Paraguay?
If you're already in Paraguay, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +595 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Paraguay?
The capital of Paraguay is Asunción. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +595 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Paraguay?
Police: 911, Fire: 911, Ambulance: 911. These numbers are only valid inside Paraguay.
Is Paraguay a country?
Yes — Paraguay is a sovereign state, whose capital is Asunción, and +595 is its international calling code.
Paraguay Mobile Phone Prefixes & Domestic Dialing
Mobile phone numbers in Paraguay typically use the following prefixes:
- 9x - mobile numbers start with 09
Trunk prefix: 0. This prefix is used for domestic long-distance calls inside Paraguay and is dropped when you dial from abroad.
Paraguay City / Area Codes
Major cities in Paraguay and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +595 when calling from abroad):
| City | Area Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Asuncion | 21 |
| Ciudad del Este | 61 |
| Encarnacion | 71 |
Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: Asuncion 21 becomes +595 21 + local number.
From the United States, a call to Asuncion is dialed as 011 +595 21 [local number].
Other Countries in South America
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Paraguay from Peru or Argentina works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +595, then the local number. Within South America, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.