591 Country Code: Bolivia (+591)
Country code 591 (+591) belongs to Bolivia. Bolivia uses the international dialing code +591, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is BO.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +591 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00591 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 591 (from the US and Canada), 0011 591 (from Australia), or the bare 591. All refer to the same Bolivia country code. Note: 591 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +591 is the international dialing code for Bolivia, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Bolivia (+591).
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Did You Get a Call from +591? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +591 followed by more digits is originating from Bolivia. The caller is dialing you from a Bolivia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Bolivia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +591:
- -Family or friends in Bolivia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Bolivia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Bolivia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +591 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +591 number from the US, use Kinvo's Bolivia dialing guide — calls cost from $1.27/min with no app to download.
Bolivia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +591.
Calling Bolivia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Bolivia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Bolivia numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 071234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Bolivia. Dial +591 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Bolivia numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Bolivia uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +591 is the legitimate Bolivia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +591 numbers are legitimate calls from Bolivia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +591 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +591 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Bolivia from Your Browser
To place a call to Bolivia, dial +591 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bolivia Country Code
Which country is country code 591?
Country code 591 belongs to Bolivia. The full international dialing code is +591, also written as 00591 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 591 from the US and Canada, or +591 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Bolivia?
+591 is the international dialing code for Bolivia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is BO. Equivalent forms — 00591, 011 591, +591, and 591 — all refer to the same Bolivia country code.
Is 591 a US area code?
No. 591 is the international country code for Bolivia, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Bolivia from the US, dial +591 or 011 591 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Bolivia from abroad?
Yes. Bolivia uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +591. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Bolivia.
Can I call Bolivia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Bolivia via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +591 followed by the local number.