595 Country Code: Paraguay (+595)
Country code 595 (+595) belongs to Paraguay. Paraguay uses the international dialing code +595, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is PY.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +595 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00595 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 595 (from the US and Canada), 0011 595 (from Australia), or the bare 595. All refer to the same Paraguay country code. Note: 595 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +595 is the international dialing code for Paraguay, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Paraguay (+595).
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Did You Get a Call from +595? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +595 followed by more digits is originating from Paraguay. The caller is dialing you from a Paraguay-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Paraguay carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +595:
- -Family or friends in Paraguay calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Paraguay-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Paraguay call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +595 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +595 number from the US, use Kinvo's Paraguay dialing guide — calls cost from $0.44/min with no app to download.
Paraguay Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +595.
Calling Paraguay Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Paraguay come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Paraguay numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0961456789), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Paraguay. Dial +595 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Paraguay 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 — Paraguay 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: +595 is the legitimate Paraguay country code, and most unsolicited calls from +595 numbers are legitimate calls from Paraguay-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +595 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 +595 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 Paraguay from Your Browser
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Frequently Asked Questions: Paraguay Country Code
Which country is country code 595?
Country code 595 belongs to Paraguay. The full international dialing code is +595, also written as 00595 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 595 from the US and Canada, or +595 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Paraguay?
+595 is the international dialing code for Paraguay, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is PY. Equivalent forms — 00595, 011 595, +595, and 595 — all refer to the same Paraguay country code.
Is 595 a US area code?
No. 595 is the international country code for Paraguay, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Paraguay from the US, dial +595 or 011 595 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Paraguay from abroad?
Yes. Paraguay uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +595. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Paraguay.
Can I call Paraguay from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Paraguay via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +595 followed by the local number.