How to Call Chile From the US
To call Chile from the United States, dial 011 + 56 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +56 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Chile number from your browser at $0.10/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Chile country code page.
Dial Chile from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 56 is Chile's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Chile From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 56 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 56 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +56 + local number. If the local Chile number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 50 minutes to Chile. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +56 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to Chile with Kinvo start at $0.10/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for ChileHow to Call Chile From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 56 followed by the local Chile number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +56 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 56 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Chile For Free
If the person you're calling in Chile has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular Chile landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +56 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Chile phone numbers, starting at $0.10/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Chile Calling Tips
Chilean landline numbers are 9 digits including area code. Mobile numbers are 9 digits starting with 9. Dial +56 followed by the 9-digit number. Santiago area code is 2. Chile observes daylight saving time. Spanish is the official language. Business hours are 9 AM to 6 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Chile from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +56 followed by the local Chile number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 56 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Chile from the US, you use 011 + 56, not +1.
How do I call Chile from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +56 followed by the local Chile number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.10/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Chile?
Yes — when calling from outside Chile, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call Chile for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Chile phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.10/min.
Can I dial Chile from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +56 + the local number.
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